Chhota Imambara in Lucknow is also called the Hussainabad Imambara.  This beautiful building was built in 1837 -40 by Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah, the third Nawab of Avadh to serve as his own mausoleum. Attractive chandeliers brought from Belgium are some of the most appreciated items. The Golden dome, silver throne and gold-edged mirrors makes the Hussainabad Imambara, grander of the two Imambaras. You can view the Central hall of the Chota Imambara where you can notice the graves of Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah and his mother Malika-i-Aliya. The graves are fenced with railings and covered with a embroidered Shamina. The Monument is really beautiful. It is magnificent and attractive and well decorated with chandeliers and colored lights. One most attractive monument you see is a replica of Taj Mahal which is built in the Imambara campus and supporting monument - a similar building on either side of the water tank. This attractive building houses the tomb of one of the princesses of the royal family. This is also called Shahjadi ka Maqbara. Opposite to this you can see an identical structure which is a supporting structure but have a decent and attractive look.
Some interesting buildings in the campus are the Shahi Hamam or Royal baths at the left side of the Imambara. A beautiful Mosque is also inside the campus. The three splendid gates on the Road making way to the imposing monument - the Imambara, create a most significant royal look of the area.  Guides : Soft spoken, well mannered and equipped with Lucknow Culture and etiquette, Guide is available just for Rs.20/- or even less.
Location and Distance from city : On main road : Please see map
Entry Ticket : Combined with others. If you see it alone just Rs.10/-.
Entry ticket provided in Bara Imambara, covers Bara Imambara, Chhota Imambara, Picture gallery. The nearby places/monuments are Clock Tower, Rumi Darwaja, Jama Maszid which require no entry ticket.
Parking : Enough space outside.
Guides : Can be hired at nominal place. They are really soft spoken and nice people. Hire them even if you are not interested to know more about the Monument, just watch their etiquette and manners. Care : Please put off your Shoes before entering in Imambara. You may just Rs.2/- to the care taker. Nearby places worth seeing : Satkhand, Picture Gallery, Clock Tower, Rumi Darwaja, Bara Imambara, Tile Vali Masjid, Jama Maszid, Residency, Sun Temple, Shaheed Smarak, Temples and Kuria Ghat on the bank of river Gomti. Sight
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