Nawab Asaf ud Daula – Nawabs of Lucknow – Part IV
At the age of 26, Asaf-ud-Daula was made to succeed his father Shuja-ud-Daula as the fourth Nawab of Awadh, shortly after his death. While it may seem that his ascension…
Nawab Safdar Jung – Nawabs of Lucknow – Part II
Safdar Jung, Remembered. Abul Mansur Mirza Muhhamad Muqim Ali Khan, simply known as Safdar Jang, may have caused waves because of his work in the courts of the declining emperors,…
Nawab Saadat Khan – Nawabs of Lucknow – Part I
Awadh is known to capture hearts all across the world. It held a special place in Indian history, as well as foreign history, with British Governor-General Lord Dalhousie calling it…
