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Bara means big, and the term Imambara refers to the residence of the Imam , a religious leader in Islam . The Imambara is of particular relevance to the Shiite Muslims, who gather there to celebrate Muharram . The complex also includes the large Asfi mosque , the bhulbhulayah (lovers maze), and bauli , a summer palace with running water. 1783 was a year of a devastating famine, and one of Asad-ud-Daulah's objectives in embarking on this grandiose project was to provide employment for people in the region. The architecture of the complex reflects the maturation of ornamented Mughal design - it is one of the last major projects not incorporating any European elements. The main imambara consists of a large vaulted central chamber containing the tomb of Asaf-ud-Daula. At 50 by 16 meters and over 15 meters tall, it has no beams supporting the ceiling, and is one of the largest such arched constructions in the world. There are eight surrounding chambers built to different roof heights, permitting the space above these to be reconstructed as a three-dimensional labyrinth with passages interconnecting with each other through 489 identical doorways. This part of the building, known as is a popular attraction, and often the whole complex may be referred to as the bhulbhulayah .1
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26°51′38″N 80°54′57″E  /  26.860556°N 80.915833°E  / 26.860556; 80.915833 Bara Imambara facade, Lucknow India Bara Imambara ( , ) is an imambara complex in Lucknow, India , built by Asaf-ud-daulah , Nawab of Lucknow , in 1784.It is also called the Asafi Imambara.Bara means big , and an imambara is a shrine built by Shia Muslims for the purpose of Azadari .The Bara Imambara is among the grandest buildings of Lucknow.
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26°52′09″N 80°54′46″E  /  26.869104°N 80.912885°E  / 26.869104; 80.912885 Bara Imambara ( , ) is an imambara complex in Lucknow, India , built by Asaf-ud-Daula , Nawab of Oudh , in 1784. It is also called the Asafi Imambara. Bara means big , and an imambara is a shrine built by Shia Muslims for the purpose of Azadari . The Bara Imambara is among the grandest buildings of Lucknow.
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The Asfi mosque, located near the Imambara Bara Imambara , also known as Asfi Mosque is an imambara complex in Lucknow, India built by Asaf-ud-Daula , Nawab of Awadh in 1784.
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Islamic congregation hall in Lucknow, India Bara Imambara ( Hindi : बड़ा इमामबाड़ा), also known as Asafi Imambara is an imambara complex in Lucknow, India built by Asaf-ud-Daula , Nawab of Awadh in 1784.An Imambara is a shrine built by Shia Muslims for the purpose of Azadari .This imambara is the second largest after the Nizamat Imambara .
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Islamic congregation hall in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India The Bara Imambara ( Urdu : بڑا امامباڑہ ), also known as the Asafi Imambara , is a significant imambara and mosque complex located in Lucknow , in the state of Uttar Pradesh , India.Built by Asaf-ud-Daula , the Nawab of Awadh , in 1784, it is the world's second largest imambara, after the Nizamat Imambara .The imambara building is among the grandest buildings of Lucknow, and is a Monument of National Importance , administered by the Archaeological Survey of India .There are <ref group=lower-alpha> tags or templates on this page, but the references will not show without a template or template (see the help page ).Archaeological Survey of India .
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palace complex built by asaf-ud-daulah
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significant imambara and mosque complex located in lucknow
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