Rumi Darwaza

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Rumi Darwaza is an iconic 18th-century Mughal-style gateway in Lucknow, India, renowned for its grand scale and intricate architectural detailing.

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Rumi Darwaza canonical 4
Rumi Gate (Rumi Darwaza) 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf architectural monument
gateway
tourist attraction
alsoKnownAs Turkish Gate
architecturalStyle Awadhi architecture
Mughal architecture
associatedWith Awadh
linked to: Oudh

Nawabi era
builtFor Nawab of Awadh
linked to: Nawabs of Awadh
city Lucknow
commissionedBy Asaf-ud-Daula
constructionEnd 1786
constructionStart 1784
country India
culturalSignificance symbol of Lucknow’s architectural heritage
era 18th century
function ceremonial entrance
city gateway
governingBody Archaeological Survey of India
hasAccess public
hasArchType triumphal arch
hasType historical structure
monument
height approximately 60 feet
heritageDesignation iconic landmark of Lucknow
heritageStatus protected monument
imageSymbolOf Lucknow
inception 1780s
inspiredBy Ottoman architecture
locatedIn India
Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
locatedOn between Bara Imambara and Chota Imambara
materialUsed lakhauri bricks
lime mortar
near Bara Imambara
Husainabad area of Lucknow
linked to: Lucknow district
notableFor floral motifs
grand scale
intricate architectural detailing
ornamental arches
stucco work
partOf old city of Lucknow
linked to: Lucknow
patron Asaf-ud-Daula
region Awadh region
linked to: Oudh
tourismRegion North India
linked to: northern India
usedAs backdrop in films and photography

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Lucknow hasLandmark Rumi Darwaza
Nawabs of Awadh built Rumi Darwaza
Chota Imambara nearby Rumi Darwaza
Asaf-ud-Daula notableWork Rumi Darwaza
Asaf-ud-Daula associatedWithStructure Rumi Gate (Rumi Darwaza)
linked to: Rumi Darwaza