Husainabad Imambara

Also known as the Chota Imambara, it stands to the west of the Bara Imambara. Built by Nawab Mohd. Ali Shah around 1837-1840, it is more ornate in design with exquisite chandeliers, gilt-edged mirrors, silver Mimbar and colourful stucco work which adorns the interiors. A golden dome and fine calligraphy on the exteriors of the building makes it a truly exceptional monument of Mughal architecture. The entire complex consists of the main hall, the tombs of the Nawabs daughter which is built in the shape of the Taj Mahal and a mosque. In the centre of the complex is a lotus pond with colourful fish. The main hall houses the tombs of the Nawab's mother. The Nawab is said to have been very fond of his mother and was grief stricken on her demise. He had expressed his wish to be buried beside her on his death. Venetian, English, Chinese and Japanese chandeliers, Belgian mirrors, works of calligraphy, and miniature paintings are some of the interesting artifacts one gets to see inside the Husainabad Imambara. The original silver Mimbar is kept here on which the Maulana sits and give his sermon to the people.

Husainabad Clock Tower

Constructed in 1887, the Husainabad Clock Tower is one of the finest examples of British architecture in India. The 221 ft structure was built to mark the arrival of Sir George Cooper, 1st Governor of the United Provinces of Avadh and Agra. It was built at a cost of 1.75 lakhs. (Rs. 1,75,000/-)