Satkhanda
सतखंडा
A moon-viewing tower that was planned to have seven stories but was only built to four after the Nawab died, standing alone beside the clock tower.
Satkhanda means "seven stories." It was ordered built in the 1840s by Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah, reportedly to allow him to climb high and watch the new moon, or to look out toward the Qutb Minar in Delhi. Work stopped in 1842 after the Nawab's death, and only four stories were completed. Its unique octagonal form, with arched windows that narrow with each level, has been preserved. Locals regard it as an unlucky tower, and it was never continued. The tower is generally not open to the public, so it can usually only be admired from outside. It sits next to the Husainabad Clock Tower and Picture Gallery and is a few minutes' walk away.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day
Nearby sights
- Husainabad Clock Tower & Picture Gallery
- Chota Imambara
- Jama Masjid, Lucknow
- Rumi Darwaza
- Chowk
- Bara Imambara
- Tunday Kababi
- The Residency, Lucknow