Lucknow

American

[luhk-nou] / ˈlʌk naʊ /

noun

a city in and capital of Uttar Pradesh state, in N India: the British besieged it (1857) during the Sepoy Rebellion.

Lucknow British

/ ˈlʌknaʊ /

noun

a city in N India, capital of Uttar Pradesh: capital of Oudh (1775–1856); the British residency was besieged (1857) during the Indian Mutiny. Pop: 2 207 340 (2001)

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"An inquiry has been initiated," Brajesh Pathak, deputy chief minister of Uttar Pradesh state, whose capital is Lucknow, told reporters.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

Tucked within the sprawling complex of Chota Imambara - a mausoleum and congregation hall - this kitchen in Lucknow is a reminder of a different kind of royal legacy.

From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026

"He opened for Lucknow Super Giants and the IPL almost demanded you needed to play in that way in order for you to keep your place," Du Plessis told Cricinfo, external.

From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026

If cities were people, Lucknow would be the auntie who insists you eat something.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 20, 2025

He put down two embroidered place mats, a wedding gift from an uncle in Lucknow, and set out the plates and wineglasses they usually saved for guests.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri

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