Other stories mention that Lucknow was named after a very influential person called 'Lakhan Ahir' who built the fort 'Qila Lakhan'. The name 'Qila Lakhan' later became Lucknow.
Lucknow: INTRODUCTION
Lucknow is the capital city of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It had a population of 2,541,101 in 2006. Lucknow is also the administrative headquarters of Lucknow District and Lucknow Division. Located in what was historically known as Awadh, Lucknow has always been a multicultural city. Courtly manners, beautiful gardens, qawwalis, chikan work embroidery, and the contributions of poets patronized by Lucknow nawabs are well known among South Asians and students of South Asian culture and history.
In ancient times, Lucknow was part of the Kosala kingdom (modern Ayodhya) ruled by the Ikshvaku dynasty to which Lord Rama belonged. It is believed that he gave the territory comprising of modern Lucknow to his devoted brother Lakshman. Therefore, the original name of Lucknow was Lakshmanpur, popularly known as Lakhanpur or Lachmanpur.
Other stories mention that Lucknow was named after a very influential person called 'Lakhan Ahir' who built the fort 'Qila Lakhan'. The name 'Qila Lakhan' later became Lucknow.
Other stories mention that Lucknow was named after a very influential person called 'Lakhan Ahir' who built the fort 'Qila Lakhan'. The name 'Qila Lakhan' later became Lucknow.
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