Shah Najaf Imambara
शाहनजफ इमामबाड़ा
A white-domed mausoleum on the banks of the Gomti, modeled after the shrine of Imam Ali in Najaf, Iraq, with ornate chandeliers inside.
Shah Najaf Imambara was built by Nawab Ghazi-ud-din Haider between 1816 and 1818 as his own mausoleum. Its name and design follow the shrine of Imam Ali in Najaf, Iraq. The large white domed building stands on the south bank of the Gomti River, and its interior features rows of crystal chandeliers, gilded decorations, and the graves of the Nawab and his consorts. The site was also a battleground during the 1857 uprising. It is not far from Hazratganj and can be combined with Sikandar Bagh and the Tombs of Saadat Ali Khan. Shoes must be removed before entering.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Hazratganj
- Sikandar Bagh
- Tombs of Saadat Ali Khan & Begum Khurshid Zadi
- Chattar Manzil
- Lucknow Zoo & State Museum
- The Residency, Lucknow
- Aminabad
- La Martinière College (Constantia)