Naubat Khana (Drum House), Lucknow
The Drum House is an architectural treasure from the Mughal鈥慽nspired Awadhi era, a red sandstone pavilion that once housed drummers who sounded ceremonial beats to mark the hour, herald dignitaries, or signal special events at court.
Rising three stories high, the Drum House features ornate arched windows and carved jharokhas, typical of Mughal aesthetics combined with local Awadhi flourishes. Built in the late 18th century under Nawab Asaf鈥憉d鈥慏aula, it stands in visual harmony with the adjoining Imambara, reinforcing the grandeur of the wider ensemble.
Today, the Drum House is officially protected by the Archaeological Survey of India. In earlier decades, the structure suffered from neglect and even encroachment, at one point being partially used as a police station. Recent conservation efforts aim to restore its original dignity and architectural detail, making it a more accessible and evocative site for visitors.
Rising three stories high, the Drum House features ornate arched windows and carved jharokhas, typical of Mughal aesthetics combined with local Awadhi flourishes. Built in the late 18th century under Nawab Asaf鈥憉d鈥慏aula, it stands in visual harmony with the adjoining Imambara, reinforcing the grandeur of the wider ensemble.
Today, the Drum House is officially protected by the Archaeological Survey of India. In earlier decades, the structure suffered from neglect and even encroachment, at one point being partially used as a police station. Recent conservation efforts aim to restore its original dignity and architectural detail, making it a more accessible and evocative site for visitors.
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Sight Name: Naubat Khana (Drum House)
Sight Location: Lucknow, India (See walking tours in Lucknow)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Lucknow, India (See walking tours in Lucknow)
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