Introduction
The British Residency of Lucknow served as a refuge for several Britishers during the uprising on 1857. The fort is now in ruins and a cemetery nearby contains the graves of the hundreds of Britishers who died during the siege. The ruins are now protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.
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Rating
3.2 / 5.0
Distance
3 km from city center
Visit Duration
2-3 hours
Best Time
October - March
Entry Fee
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Type
Heritage Site