​Which of the following Nawabs of Awadh built the Bara Imambara in Lucknow? ​

Correct option is D

​The correct answer is (d) Asaf-ud-Daula.

• The Bara Imambara in Lucknow was constructed by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784.
• It is a grand architectural marvel built during the famine of 1784, primarily to employ the local populace.

Architectural Features:

• The central hall is one of the largest vaulted chambers in the world, built without the use of beams or pillars.
• It includes the famous Bhool Bhulaiya (labyrinth) and a stepwell known as Baoli.

Information about the Other Options:

• Yamin-ud-Daula: No Nawab of Awadh held this title. It is incorrect in this context.
• Asif Jah Mirza: This refers to the Nizams of Hyderabad, unrelated to the Nawabs of Awadh.
• Shuja-ud-Daula: He was an earlier Nawab of Awadh (1754–1775) but was not responsible for constructing the Bara Imambara.

Information Booster:

• Asaf-ud-Daula: He shifted the capital of Awadh from Faizabad to Lucknow, making it a cultural hub.
• Saadat Khan, also known as Burhan-ul-Mulk, was the founder of the autonomous principality of Awadh.
• Wajid Ali Shah, the last Nawab King of Awadh, ascended the throne on February 14, 1847 AD.\
• Britishers annexed the Awadh in February 1856 AD.