Chattar Manzil / CDRI (Lucknow)

India / Uttar Pradesh / Lakhnau / Lucknow
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CDRI Lucknow. Old Awadh architecture and charm. Used to be residence of Nawabs of Awadh.

This was named Chatter Manzil because of an umbrella like structure on its dome.Umbrella means Chatri in Hindi & Urdu language.

The Nawab of Lucknow, Ghazi-ud-din Haider started the construction of the Chattar Manzil but he died in between. It was then completed by his son Nasir-ud-din Haider. The Chattar Manzil still retains its old world charm. Some say it was later remodeled by the British as per their tastes. Today, the Chattar Manzil has been remodeled to serve as an office for the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI).
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Coordinates:   26°51'31"N   80°55'56"E
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