For all its old world charm and etiquette, Lucknow is not on the tourist map of the country. But if you get a chance, do plan a visit to this charming and laid-back city that has emerged from its old worldliness to a rather nouveau centre of political might, where symbols of dalit supremacy and resurgence have all but obliterated a unique culture of Hindu Muslim synthesis.
Posts Tagged ‘Mughal Empire’
Lucknow: Nawabs and kebabs
Posted by Anoothi Vishal on August 31st, 2009
Posted in Destinations, Heritage 
Tags: Aminabad, Chaudhuri, India Indian, Indian Classical Music, Islamic Culture, Kakori, Kebabs, Kulfi, Mail, Marination, Miniature Painting, Mughal Empire, Mughal Kings, Muslim Culture, Nawabs, Overnight Mail, Percussion Instrument, Period Of Decline, Regional Governors, Sports Stadium, Stunning Examples, Urdu Poetry, Visiting India 
Comments OffCuisine of the Mughals: Akbar (1542-1605)
Posted by Anoothi Vishal on June 30th, 2009
Akbar (1542-1605)
Akbar’s childhood was spent in present day Afghanistan. From his Persian mother, he inherited princely manners, his love for literature and the arts. And from his Turkish father came his fierce energy, his love for war and his ability to command.
Posted in Cuisines, Culture in India, Food Books Tags: Akbar, Barley, Central Asia, Cooks, Courtier, Different Regions, Fazl, Gazetteer, Hakim, Humam, Hunting Grounds, Imperial Kitchen, Lentils, Mughal Empire, Persia, Persian Influence, Present Day, Rajputs, Regions Of India, Vizier Comments Off
