bhul-bhulaiya labyrinth
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The bhul-bhulaiya labyrinth is a famous, intricate maze of narrow passages and stairways built into the upper floors of Lucknow’s Bara Imambara, renowned for its confusing layout and architectural ingenuity.
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| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| bhul-bhulaiya labyrinth canonical | 1 |
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
architectural structure
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labyrinth ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| access | entry through Bara Imambara complex ⓘ |
| alternateName |
Bhulbhulaiya Lucknow
NERFINISHED
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Bhulbhulaiya of Bara Imambara NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
Indo-Islamic architecture
NERFINISHED
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Mughal architecture NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Asaf-ud-Daula
NERFINISHED
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Nawab of Awadh NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| constructionMaterial |
brick
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lime mortar ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance | symbol of Lucknow’s architectural heritage ⓘ |
| designedPurpose |
defensive architecture
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to confuse intruders ⓘ |
| hasPart |
corridors
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dead ends ⓘ multiple levels ⓘ narrow passages ⓘ stairways ⓘ |
| hasView | panoramic views of Lucknow from upper levels ⓘ |
| heritageCategory | protected monument (India) ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | important heritage feature of Bara Imambara ⓘ |
| knownFor |
architectural ingenuity
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confusing layout ⓘ maze-like passages ⓘ tourist exploration ⓘ |
| languageOfName | Hindi ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
India
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Lucknow NERFINISHED ⓘ Uttar Pradesh ⓘ |
| locatedOn | upper floors of Bara Imambara ⓘ |
| maintenanceBy | Archaeological Survey of India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Bara Imambara NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| period | late 18th century ⓘ |
| region | Awadh NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| safetyRecommendation | enter with a guide ⓘ |
| touristSeason | peak visitation in winter months ⓘ |
| touristType | heritage tourism ⓘ |
| visitorActivity |
guided tours
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self-guided exploration ⓘ |
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