Lucknow,
the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, rose to prominence
as the home of the royal nawabs of Avadh. The Nawabs
and their Wazirs converted Lucknow to a city with religious
and secular edifices of unmatched excellence, earning
it the titles 'Shirag (light) of Avadh' and the 'Constantinople
of India'. Reflected in its schools of classical dance
and music, architecture, etiquette, mouth-watering cuisine,
kite-flying competitions, classical handicrafts, exquisite
embroidery and elegance are the leisurely habits of
its earlier inhabitants. Equally divided by the Gomati
river, this city has attracted people from all over
the world.
Its super-deluxe hotels are equipped with the best facilities
for holding conferences and conventions of truly international
standards.
