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{{Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
| native_name = Lucknow
| type = capital
| locator_position = left
| latd = 26.50
| longd = 80.50
| state_name = Uttar Pradesh
| district = [[Lucknow District|Lucknow]]
| leader_title = Mayor
| leader_name = Dinesh Sharma
| altitude = 123
| population_as_of = 2006
| population_total = 2541101
| population_density = 331
| area_magnitude = 9
| area_total = 3204
| area_telephone = 91 522
| postal_code = 226 001
| vehicle_code_range = UP-32
| footnotes =
}}
[[Image:Taj_lucknow.jpg|thumb|right|Taj, Lucknow]]
'''{{audio-nolinks|Lucknow.ogg|Lucknow}}''' ([[Hindi]]: लखनऊ, ''{{IAST|Lakhnaū}}'') is the capital city of the state of [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]]. It had a population of 2,541,101 in [[2006]].<ref>
{{cite web
|url=http://world-gazetteer.com/wg.php?x=&men=gpro&lng=en&dat=32&geo=-104&srt=npan&col=aohdq&pt=c&va=&geo=420686092
|title=World Gazette
|publisher=
|accessdate=2006-09-29
}}</ref> Lucknow is also the administrative headquarters of [[Lucknow District]] and [[Lucknow Division]]. Located in what was historically known as [[Awadh]], Lucknow has always been a multicultural city. Courtly manners, beautiful gardens, poetry and music and fine Cuisine patronized by the Nawabs are well known among South Asians and students of South Asian culture and history.
== Origin of name ==
In ancient times, Lucknow was part of the [[Kosala]] kingdom (modern [[Ayodhya]]) ruled by the Suryavanshi dynasty. It is believed that the city was named after Lakshman the brother of Shri Ram.
Other stories mention that Lucknow was named after a very influential person called 'Lakhana Ahir' who was chief artisan of the fort 'Qila Lakhan'. The name 'Qila Lakhan' later became Lucknow.<ref>
{{cite book
| last = Misra
| first = Amaresh
| authorlink = Amaresh Misra
| title = Lucknow: Fire of Grace
| publisher = [[Rupa & Co.]]
| year = 2004
| doi =
| id = ISBN 81-291-0485-7 }} </ref>
== History ==
[[Image:La Martinière 01.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Claude Martin's palace, "Constantia" now houses one of five schools founded under his will. Photograph by John Edward Sache, working in India 1865 - 1882.]]
Lucknow's medieval history begins with its elevation to a capital city under the [[Nawab]]s of [[Awadh]]. The architectural contributions of these Awadh rulers include several imposing monuments ; Of the monuments standing today, the ''[[Bara Imambara]]'', the ''[[Chhota Imambara]]'', and the ''Roomi Darwaza'' are notable examples.Their more lasting contribution is the syncretic composite culure that has come to be known as the 'Ganga-Jamuni' tehzeeb.
The province of Awadh (anglicized to ''Oudh'') was annexed by the [[British East India Company]] in 1856 , and placed under the control of a chief commissioner. In the [[Indian Rebellion of 1857]] (also known as [[First War of Indian Independence]] and the Indian Mutiny), the [[garrison]] based at the Residency in Lucknow was [[siege|besieged]] by rebel forces. The famous [[Siege of Lucknow]] was relieved first by forces under the command of Sir [[Henry Havelock]] and Sir [[James Outram (British officer)|James Outram]], followed by a stronger force under Sir [[Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde|Colin Campbell]]. Today, the ruins of the Residency, and the picturesque ''Shaheed Smarak'' offer reminiscences of Lucknow's role in the events.
During the siege of the Residency, the students of [[La Martiniere College]] also participated in the defense of the Residency. For this, La Martiniere College , Lucknow was awarded the [[battle honour]]s of the [[British Empire]], thus making it the only school to receive such honors.
In 1902 , Lucknow was included in the territory of the new [[United Provinces of Agra and Oudh]]; it became the provincial capital in 1920 when the seat of government was moved from [[Allahabad]]. Upon [[Indian independence]] in 1947 , Lucknow became the capital of the new Indian state of [[Uttar Pradesh]].
== Geography ==
Situated in the heart of Uttar Pradesh, 500 km south-east of [[New Delhi]],it is also close to [[Kanpur]] which is the industrial and financial capital of the state .Lucknow is surrounded on the eastern side by [[Barabanki District]], on the western side by [[Unnao District]], on the southern side by [[Raebareli District]] and on the northern side by the [[Sitapur District|Sitapur]] and [[Hardoi District|Hardoi]] districts. The [[Gomti River]] flows through the city, dividing it into the trans-gomti and cis-gomti regions. Some of the tributaries of this river are the [[Kukrai River|Kukrail]], [[Loni River|Loni]], and [[Beta River|Beta]]. The [[Sai River]] flows from the south of the city, flows eastwards, and enters the Raebareli District.
Lucknow has a warm subtropical climate with a cool dry winter from December to February and a dry, hot summer from April to June. The temperature extremes vary from about 48 [[Celsius|°C]] (118.4 [[Fahrenheit|°F]]) in the summer to 2 °C (35.6 °F) in the winter. [[Fog]] is common in winter while hot dry winds called [[Loo (Wind)|Loo]] blow during the summer. It receives about 101 cm of annual rainfall mostly from the South-West monsoon winds between July and September. Mean monthly temperatures<ref>
{{cite web
|url=http://www.imd.gov.in/section/climate/lucknow1.htm
|title=India Meteorological Department
|publisher=
|accessdate=2006-09-19
}}</ref>
January: 14.7 °C
June: 32.9 °C
Lucknow city is located in the seismic zone III with majority of the city construction not being earthquake resistant.<ref>
{{cite web
|url=http://www.undp.org.in/dmweb/events/final%20report%20twoUPcityconsultaion.pdf#search=%22sahara%20film%20city%20lucknow%22
|title=UNDP report
|publisher=
|accessdate=2006-09-29
}}</ref>
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==Economy & Business==
Lucknow is not only a major market in Northern India but is also an emerging producer hub of goods and services with very promising potential.
All the major banks and financial institutions and big businesses have a presence in the city.It also houses the headquarters of Small Industries Development Banks of India (SIDBI).
Currently ,[[Biotechnology]] and [[Information Technology|IT]] are the two focus areas to promote economic development in and around the city. [[Ministry of Science and Technology (India)]] is setting up a Biotech park<ref>
{{cite web
| url=http://www.biotechcitylucknow.org/index1.htm
| title=Biotech city Lucknow
| accessdate=2006-10-23
}}</ref> in the city.
Lucknow is one of the selected cities of the ''Smart City'' project of [[Software Technology Parks of India|STPI]], under which IT is being used to promote economic development.
Traditionally Lucknow has been associated with [[Chikan (embroidery)|Chikan]], a unique embroidery handicraft which has caught the fancy of the fashion designers in Bollywood and abroad. 'Lakhnawi [[Zardozi]]' is another embroidery form that has emerged as a major business. [[Information technology|IT]] is being introduced to the Chikan industry to increase productivity with the help of [[World Bank]]<ref>
{{cite web
| url=http://wbln0018.worldbank.org/ict/projects.nsf/0/43017AF2E4ABD51985256CD90059E79E?OpenDocument
| title=World Bank Report
| accessdate=2006-10-02
}}</ref> funded projects. Chikan and Zardozi industry are the major small scale industries in the city.
During the period of the nawabs, [[kite]] making reached a high level of artistry,<ref>
{{cite web
| url=http://lucknow.nic.in/crafts.htm
| title=Lucknow crafts
| accessdate=2006-10-23
}}</ref> and is still a major small-scale industry.
Other industries / handicrafts in Lucknow have been tobacco products and perfume , pottery and earthen toys, silver work and bone carving. The city also had a big paper mill , one of the oldest in the country.
[[Sugarcane]] plantations and sugar industries are major agri industries in Uttar Pradesh; this attracted [[Mohan Meakin Group]] to set up a brewery based on [[molasses]] in the city.
Among the modern manufacturing units, Lucknow has HAL, Tata Motors, Scooters India Limited . {{Sectstub}}
Service Industries that are now emerging are Construction , Computer Software , Conultancy and Training & Development.
{{See also|List of companies in Lucknow}}
==Government and Politics==
Lucknow is the political and administrative Capital of Uttar Pradesh.
Mayawati is the present Chief Minister.
Former [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]] is the sitting MP for the Lucknow Parliamentary constituency.
The Lucknow Mayor is Dinesh Sharma.
==Transport==
The local mode of public transport is Taxis, [[City Bus]], [[Cycle Rickshaw]], [[Auto rickshaw]], and [[Vikram-Tempo]]. The fares are affordable. CNG has been introduced recently as an auto fuel to keep the air pollution in control. Buses in the city are run by Lucknow Mahanagar Parivahan Sewa<ref> {{cite web
|url=http://www.upsrtc.com/citybus.htm
|title=Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation
|publisher=
|accessdate=2006-09-20
}}</ref> a division of Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC).
Lucknow is accessible from the rest of India by air, rail and road. The main railway station is at [[Charbagh]].It is an imposing structure. The main terminal at Charbagh belongs to (Northern Railway) and the second terminal is run by North Eastern Railway. Lucknow is a Junction. Apart from these two terminals, Lucknow has 9 more railway stations viz. Dilkhusa, Gomatinagar, Badshahnagar, Aishbagh, Lucknow City, Daliganj,Manak Nagar,Amausi and Mohibullapur. The first 3 stations caters to broad gauge only whereas the others have meter gauge as well. All the stations are withing city limits and are well connected with each other via road networks and public road transport. The Lucknow-Kanpur track (72 Kms.) is electrified. Its electrification was done when Lucknow was Prime Minister's Constituency (Shri. [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]] was [[Prime Minister]]). It is directly connected with [[New Delhi]], [[Patna]], [[Calcutta]], [[Mumbai]], [[Varanasi]], [[Allahabad]], [[Dehradun]] and other major cities by [[Amausi]] airport, located around 20 km outside the city. Lucknow's Amausi airport is an international airport and is the 13<sup>th</sup> online station for [[Air India]]. Some international destinations include [[Dubai]], [[Jeddah]] and [[Sharjah]]. Soon, flights to [[London]] and [[Bangkok]] are planned to be started. The take-offs of flights give a very dynamic and enthusiastic scene by viewing it from the adjoining Kanpur Road. There are two inter-state / intra-state bus terminals. One is very near and opposite to the [[Charbagh Railway Station]] and the other is at Qaiserbagh.
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==Demographics==
Both Urdu and Hindi (Avadhi) are spoken in Lucknow.They are the [[lingua franca]]. Under the rule of the Nawabs, the Lakhnavi form of Urdu flourished and produced great exponents of the Language. Poets like [[Aatish]], [[Nasikh]], [[Daya Shankar Naseem]], [[Musahafi]], [[Insha]], [[Safi Lakhnavi]] Meer Taqi Meer , Pandit Braj Narain Chakbast, Josh Malihabadi took Urdu poetry to newer heights.The Marsiya a unique genre of elegiacal poetry was also evolved in Lucknow. The chief exponents being Mir Anees and Mir Dabeer.<ref> {{cite web
|url=http://www.urducouncil.nic.in/pers_pp/index.htm
|title=National Council of Promotion of Urdu Language
|publisher=
|accessdate=2006-09-29
}}</ref>
In recent years, the use of Urdu has significantly reduced but the accent and speaking style of Lucknowites remains polite and cultured. This is noticed by most people who visit Lucknow and fall in love with this charming city.Besides Hindi and Urdu , English is also spoken and understood.
The literacy rate is 81.45% which is above the national average,males are 85% and females are 78.5%.Lucknow is considered one of the most educated and modern cities of India .
==In and around the city ==
The significant architectural sights in Lucknow include the ''Vidhan Sabha'' (State Legislative Assembly ) and the [[Charbagh Railway Station]], with its distinctive domes , arches and pillars.
The [[Asafi Imambara]] (popularly called Bada Imambara), the Chhota Imambara, Residency, Shah Najaf, are some famous must see monuments at Lucknow. The famous Bhul Bhulaiya (Labyrinth) is part of the famous Asafi Imambara cmplex. The other places of interest are the Clock Tower, Picture Gallery , Chattar Manzil, State Museum/Lucknow Zoo, Shaheed Smarak & Dilkusha, Ambedkar Memorial and RamKrishna Math.
Two of the oldest schools in the world are also situated in Lucknow: [[La Martiniere Lucknow|La Martiniere]] and the Colvin Taluqedars College who have produced many eminent personalities who have served the country in the Civil Services, Public Lfe, Defence Services and Journalism.
Lucknow has several well kept parks that attract the citizenry in large numbers on evenings, holidays and weekends. The bigger parks are Ambedkar Memorial park and Lohia park in Gomtinagar, Swarn Jayanti park in Indiranagar, Dilkusha Park , Begum Hazrat Mahal Park ,Globe Park, Mukherjee Phuhaar , Haathi Park, Buddha Park and Neebu Park in other parts of the city. The sprawling National Botanical Garden at Sikandarbagh on the banks of the Gomti is also worth visiting.
The city also has the Kukrail Reserve Forest(a picnic spot and [[Gharial]] rehablitaion centre)[http://www.wii.gov.in/envis/crocodile/up.htm]. Another accessible picnic spot is Nawabganj on Lucknow-Kanpur Road and a bird sanctuary in Rae Bareli.
Shopping
For shopping Aminabad, a quaint bazaar quite like [[Delhi]]'s [[Chandni Chowk]], is situated in the heart of the city and is a large shopping centre, catering to a wide variety of consumers.
The [[Hazratganj]] area is the upmarket shopping area with colonial style buildings that also has a number of government and administrative buildings. A popular past-time among the locals is strolling across the Hazratganj market, sometimes without shopping is known as 'Ganjing'. The Janpath , Rovers,Lovers Lane, Mayfair, Kwality, Universal are some popular us landmarks of the market.
Chowk and Nakhhas are the older markets in the old Lucknow area where you can get a feel of traditional Lucknow. Some other important shopping centres are [[Alambagh]], Kapoorthala, Indiranagar , Mahanagar and Nishatgunj.
Eating Out
When it comes to eating Lucknow is a culinary delight. From ''Makkhan Malai'' of Chowk (flavoured whipped cream), to ''Tundey Kababs'', named after the one armed chef Haji Murad Ali<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=356097&sid=LIF&ssid=23 |title= Lucknow Kebabs continue to be gourmets` delight beyond time| accessdate=2007-04-21}}</ref> and ''Kakori Kababs''.
Lucknow has range of fine restaurants catering to all tastes and budgets.
A number of streetside Restaurants and eating joints have cropped up near Tulsi theatre serving affordable Mughlai cuisine The ''chaat'' in Lucknow is at par with the best you will get anywhere in the country. There are quite a few places serving outstanding chaat, like ''Moti Mahal'' and ''Chhappan Bhog'', but you can pretty much have chat in any corner of Lucknow and you'll never be disappointed.
== Localities & Municipality ==
Lucknow City is governed by Lucknow Municipal Corporation. The major colonies & residential settlements are Hazratganj, Aminabad, Golaganj-Wazirganj, Nirala Nagar-Aliganj, Indira Nagar-[Gomti Nagar]],Rajendra Nagar [[Malviya Nagar]], Sarojini Nagar, Transport Nagar, Vikas Nagar-Janakipuram and Rajajipuram.
==Culture==
Lucknow, the 'Golden City of the East', is bravely struggling to retain the old world charm while at the same time acquiring a modern lifestyle. Regarded as one of the finest cities of India, Lucknow represents a culture that combines emotional warmth, a high degree of sophistication, courtesy and a love for gracious living. The ''pehle-aap'' ("after you") culture, popularised as a tagline for the society of Lucknow, is waning; but there still remain people who possess those beautiful qualities. This sublime cultural richness famous as 'Lakhnawi [[Tehzeeb]]' blends the cultures of two communities living side by side for centuries, sharing similar interests, speaking their common languages - Hindi and Urdu.
Many of the cultural traits and customs peculiar to Lucknow have become living legends today. The credit for this goes to the secular and syncretic traditions of the Nawabs of Awadh, who took keen interest in every walk of life and encouraged them to attain a rare degree of sophistication.
Old Lucknow's Chowk area is the ___location where the maximum number of Chikan factories and shops can be found. Apart from clothing, the Chowk area is also famous for its mouth watering sweets like 'Malai Gilauri', 'Badam Halwa' and 'Ras-Malai','Thandai' as well as the famed 'Chatpati chaat'. [[Kathak]], the classical dance form took shape here. Additionally it is also famous for its perfumes and silver-work.
Lucknow is also city of eminent [[Ghazal]] Singer [[Begum Akhtar]] who was resident of Havelock Road, near Vidhan Sabha. She was the pioneer in Ghazal singing who took this aspect of music to amazing heights. 'Ae Mohabbat Tere anjaam pe rona aaya' is still a music rendition of all times.
Lucknow produced music legends like [[Naushad Ali]], [[Talat Mehmood]] and [[Anup Jalota]] to the entertainment industry. It is also the birthplace of British pop legend Sir [[Cliff Richard]].
Several famous Hindi [[Bollywood]] movies used Lucknow as their backdrop such as [[Shashi Kapoor]]'s [[Junoon (film)|Junoon]], [[Muzaffar Ali]]'s [[Umrao Jaan]], [[Satyajit Ray]]'s [[Shatranj Ke Khiladi]], [[Mere Mehboob]], [[Chaudhvin Ka Chand]], [[Main Meri Patni aur Woh]], [[Gadar-Ek Prem Katha]], [[Saher]] and many more.
==Education & Institutes==
[[Image:La Martinière 01.jpg|thumb|right|200px|La Martinière Boys School]]
[[Image:Fidelis1.jpg|thumb|right|200px|St. Fidelis College]]
[[Image:ETS.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Emma Thompson School]]
Lucknow has a number of premier educational institutions:<br />
1. [[Rani Laxmi Bai Memorial Senior Secondary School]]<br>
2. [[La Martiniere College]] - Boys' School<br/>
3. [[La Martiniere College]] - Girls' School<br/>
4. Loreto Convent [http://www.loreto.in/lucknow-convent/index.htm]<br/>
5. [[Emma Thompson School]] - Girls' School<br/>
6. [[St. Francis College]] <br/>
7. [[City Montessori School]][http://www.cmseducation.org/]<br/>
8. [[Seth M.R. Jaipuria College]]<br/>
9. [[Delhi Public School]]<br/>
10. [[Colvin Taluqdar's College]]<br/>
10. [[Study Hall]]<br/>
11. [[Mahanagar Boys Inter College]]<br/>
12. [[Modern School]]<br/>
13. [[St. Agnes Girls School]] <br/>
14. [[St Fidelis College, Lucknow|St. Fidelis College]]<br/>
15. [[The Army Public School]] <br/>
16. [[Maharishi Vidya Mandir]] <br/>
17. [[Bal Vidya Mandir]] <br/>
18. [[The Cathedral]] <br/>
19. [[Mount Carmel]] <br/>
20. U.P. [[Sainik School]] <br/>
21. [[Lucknow Public School]]<br />
22. [[St. Teresa's Day School & College]]<br />
23. [[D.A.V College]]<br><br>
24. [[St. Paul's College]] <br/>
Apart from the above mentioned schools at the pree school preparatory level many new generation pre schools like the [[Eurokids]] and Play House and others are coming up in Lucknow.
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[[University of Lucknow]][http://www.lkouniv.ac.in/], founded in 1921, is one of the oldest educational institutions of India. The motto of the University is "Light and Learning ". It has produced many luminaries in all walks of National Life. Some of its most well known departments are Sociology , Business Administration, Botany, Geology, Chemistry, Economics. The Main University campus is a beautiful one in an area called the Badshah Bagh.The famous Tagore Library overlooks a green park and an artificial canal which gives the University a very grand ambience.
[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Lucknow/Fall_of_Mulayam_a_good_omen_for_LU/articleshow/2039474.cms]<br /><br />
Apart from University of Lucknow, the following universities are at Lucknow:-
1. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Central University [http://www.bbauindia.org/].<br />
2. Amity University, Uttar Pradesh [http://www.amity.edu/amityuniversity/].
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Lucknow is home to one of India's premier business schools, the [[Indian Institute of Management]], Lucknow [http://www.iiml.ac.in/].
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Lucknow provides a headquarters for many national level Research Institutes, which include:-
1. [http://www.nbri-lko.org/ National Botanical Reasearch Institute] (NBRI)<br />
2. [http://www.cdriindia.org/home.asp Central Drug Research Institute] (CDRI)<br />
3. [http://www.itrcweb.org/ Industial Toxicology Research Centre] (ITRC)<br />
4. [http://www.iisr.nic.in/ Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research] (IISR)<br />
5. [http://www.nbfgr.res.in/ National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources] (NBFGR)<br />
6. Central Institute for Sub-Tropical Horticulture (CISH) (Popularly known as Mango Research)<br />
7. [http://www.cimap.res.in/ Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants] (CIMAP)<br />
8. [http://www.bsip.res.in/home.htm Birbal Sahni Institute of Paleobotany]<br />
The following premier Medical Education Institutes are located at Lucknow:-
1. [http://www.sgpgi.ac.in/ Sanjay Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences] (SGPGIMS)<br />
2. [http://www.kgmcindia.edu/ King George Medical University] (KGMU. Recently UP Assembley has passed a motion to rename KGMU as Chhatrapati Shahu ji Maharaj Medical University [http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=3353f4da-cadd-4123-9b30-165c8259fd95&&Headline=Maya+Govt+to+rename+KGMU+as+CSJMMU]<br />
3. [http://www.upkguds.com/ King George Dental University] (KGDU)
{{seealso|List of educational institutes in Lucknow}}
Integral University, Lucknow was established in the year 2004 by the Integral University Act 2004 (U.P. Act No. 9 of 2004). It is approved by the University Grant Commission. It is situated on Kursi Road, Lucknow.
Lucknow is also home to many popular coaching institutions . These institutes train students for college entrance examinations like [[IIT-JEE]]. Thousands of students from nearby towns and cities flock to Lucknow in search of proper guidance for such competitive examinations.
==Media==
Several daily newspapers in Hindi, Urdu and English are published in the city. Among the Hindi papers we have Dainik Jagran, Hindustan, Rashtriya Sahara ,Jansatta, Swatantra Bharat.The prominent English Dailies are Times of India, The Hindustan Times , The Pioneer and Indian Express.Main Urdu papers are Rashtriya Sahara, Sahafat, Qaumi Khabrein and Aag
All major newspapers and electronic channels have their correspondents in Lucknow.
Television transmission in the city came to the city in 1975.<ref> {{cite web
|url=http://www.ddlucknow.com/door-%20english/about.htm
|title=Lucknow Doordarshan
|publisher=
|accessdate=2006-09-25
}}</ref>
In 1982 colour transmission was started during the [[1982 Asian Games|Asiad]].
[[FM broadcasting|FM radio]] transmission started in Lucknow in 2003, and the city has 4 radio stations.<ref> {{cite web
|url=http://www.asiawaves.net/india-fm-radio.htm
|title=FM Radio Stations
|publisher=
|accessdate=2006-10-27
}}</ref> - 90.4 MHz [[City Montessori School|CMS]], 100.7 MHz [[All India Radio|AIR]], 91.1 MHz [[Radio City (India radio station)|Radio City]], 105.6 MHz [[Gyan Vani]].
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==Sports==
Traditionally the city has been sports loving. In the past wrestling, kabbadi, chess , kite flying, pigeon flying and cock fighting have been popular pastimes.
The city has a good record in modern sports producing many national and world class sporting personalities.
Hockey, Football , Badminton and Cricket have been quite popular in the city.
For decades Lucknow hosted the prestigious Sheesh Mahal Cricket Tournament
The main sports hub is the [[K. D. Singh Babu Stadium]] which also has a world class Swimming and Indoor Games Complex.
The other stadiums are at Charbagh , Mahanagar ,Gomtinagar, Chowk and Sports College.
The [[Lucknow Golf Club]] on the sprawling greens of La Martiniere is also one of the famous [[golf]] courses in India. Lucknow sports hostel has produced a lot of national level cricketers recently that include [[Suresh Raina]] and [[R. P. Singh]].
==References==
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==External links==
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