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'''Bibiyapur Kothi''' is a historic building in [[Lucknow, India]]. Built by [[Asaf-ud-Daula]], [[Nawab of Awadh]], the residence is now administrated by the [[Indian Army]].
'''Bibiyapur Kothi''' is a historic building in [[Lucknow, India]]. Built by [[Asaf-ud-Daula]], [[Nawab of Awadh]], the residence is now administrated by the [[Indian Army]].


[[File:Bibiyapur House.jpg|thumb|Another view of Bibiyapur House]]
== Description ==
== Description ==
The ''kothi'' at Bibyapur was built by [[Asaf-ud-Daula]], [[Nawab of Awadh]], in the late 18th century.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-08-25|title=Dilkusha, Bibiyapur kothis: History, nostalgia aplenty in Lucknow!|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lucknow/dilkusha-bibiyapur-kothis-history-nostalgia-aplenty/story-M3vgB1CeYbrTkr0a8QvaUI.html|access-date=2021-01-13|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> The ''kothi'' is named after the nearby village of Bibiyapur and is located on the banks of the [[Gomti River]]. Designed by [[Antoine Polier]] in the neo-classical style,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=बिबीयापुर कोठी: अवध का भूला दिया गया नगीना|url=https://hindi.livehistoryindia.com/amazing-india/2021/01/11/bibiapur-kothi|access-date=2021-01-13|website=hindi.livehistoryindia.com|language=hi}}</ref> the residence was used as a country retreat, a place for the Nawab to escape pressures of royal court in nearby Lucknow. The building was better furnished than other residences owned by Asaf, and so was often visited by ladies of the royal court. The kothi remained in the royal family after Asaf-ud-Daula's death; in one notable instance, [[Wazir Ali Khan]] was placed under house arrest at the ''kothi'' by the British.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Kothi Bibiyapur « Tornos India|url=https://www.tornosindia.com/kothi-bibiyapur/|access-date=2021-01-13}}</ref>
The ''kothi'' at Bibyapur was built by [[Asaf-ud-Daula]], [[Nawab of Awadh]], in the late 18th century.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-08-25|title=Dilkusha, Bibiyapur kothis: History, nostalgia aplenty in Lucknow!|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lucknow/dilkusha-bibiyapur-kothis-history-nostalgia-aplenty/story-M3vgB1CeYbrTkr0a8QvaUI.html|access-date=2021-01-13|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> The ''kothi'' is named after the nearby village of Bibiyapur and is located on the banks of the [[Gomti River]]. Designed by [[Antoine Polier]] in the neo-classical style,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=बिबीयापुर कोठी: अवध का भूला दिया गया नगीना|url=https://hindi.livehistoryindia.com/amazing-india/2021/01/11/bibiapur-kothi|access-date=2021-01-13|website=hindi.livehistoryindia.com|language=hi}}</ref> the residence was used as a country retreat, a place for the Nawab to escape pressures of royal court in nearby Lucknow. The building was better furnished than other residences owned by Asaf, and so was often visited by ladies of the royal court. The kothi remained in the royal family after Asaf-ud-Daula's death; in one notable instance, [[Wazir Ali Khan]] was placed under house arrest at the ''kothi'' by the British.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Kothi Bibiyapur « Tornos India|url=https://www.tornosindia.com/kothi-bibiyapur/|access-date=2021-01-13}}</ref>

Latest revision as of 01:43, 25 July 2021

Bibiapur Kothi
General information
Statuspreserved
TypeKothi
Architectural styleNeo-classical
LocationBibiapur, Lucknow, India
Town or cityLucknow
CountryIndia
Completedlate 18th century
ClientAsaf-ud-Daula
OwnerIndian Army
Height2 stories
Technical details
Materialstone
Floor count2
Design and construction
ArchitectAntoine Polier
Designationsprotected site

Bibiyapur Kothi is a historic building in Lucknow, India. Built by Asaf-ud-Daula, Nawab of Awadh, the residence is now administrated by the Indian Army.

Another view of Bibiyapur House

Description[edit | edit source]

The kothi at Bibyapur was built by Asaf-ud-Daula, Nawab of Awadh, in the late 18th century.[1] The kothi is named after the nearby village of Bibiyapur and is located on the banks of the Gomti River. Designed by Antoine Polier in the neo-classical style,[2] the residence was used as a country retreat, a place for the Nawab to escape pressures of royal court in nearby Lucknow. The building was better furnished than other residences owned by Asaf, and so was often visited by ladies of the royal court. The kothi remained in the royal family after Asaf-ud-Daula's death; in one notable instance, Wazir Ali Khan was placed under house arrest at the kothi by the British.[2][3]

Following the dissolution of the Nawab of Awadh, the British government of India used the home to host military celebrations. It was declared a protected site in 1917.[3] The residence became part of an army cantonment and is currently managed by the Indian army, though the public is allowed to visit the building.[2]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Dilkusha, Bibiyapur kothis: History, nostalgia aplenty in Lucknow!". Hindustan Times. 2019-08-25. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "बिबीयापुर कोठी: अवध का भूला दिया गया नगीना". hindi.livehistoryindia.com (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Kothi Bibiyapur « Tornos India". Retrieved 2021-01-13.

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