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The Residency originally served as the residence of the British Resident or chief official in the court of the Nawab of Lucknow
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The ruler of The Kingdom of Avadh, Asaf-ud-Daulla began construction of the Residency in the late 18th century. It was completed by 1800 during the rule of his successor. The Residency became famous during the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny or First War of Indian Independence when almost all the Europeans staying in Awadh took shelter at here. The image of the nearly destroyed Residency was one of the most famous images for British residents during the Raj, an emblem of their near obliteration in 1857. The Residency was never restored during British rule, and remained an object of contemplation.
Today a museum in the building offers exhibits of old photographs, paintings, documents and lithographs besides period objects.  |
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