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Iqbal Manzil : Built by Sir Mohammad Ali Mohammad Khan in 1928 this was a
palace for his Maharani Zakia Begum Sahiba of Mehmudabad . It was built in
the Avadh style of architecture. Situated near the city station near
Wazirganj it is a place worth a visit if one wants to experience the old
lucknow life style.
 The
present occupant Rajkumar Moh. Amir Naqui Khan would like to offer his
residence as a paying guest or a home stay for tourists. His residence is
housed in the upper floor which opens into a courtyard of sorts which was
once a tennis court for the ladies. The entrance to the living room is
through a hallway lined with black and white pictures that capture some
important historical events. An air of antiquity shrouds the living room.
The furniture and the artifacts show the colonial influence combined with a
setting of a typical avadhi corner where one could lounge against the "masnad"
cushions for an evening of avadhi music.
 The
Prince is celebrated connoisseur of Mughal cushine and the kitchen of Iqbal
palace "Bawarchi Khana" was known for its unique dinners. The guests palate
would often be put to test into deciphering as to what was being served. To
revive the old traditionally served food, the present Rajkumar Mohhamad Amir
Naque Khan Proposes to host tourists for a cultural evening followed by a
mughlai cusine. Bookings for an evening at Iqbal Manzil would start from 1st
November 2007. Minimum required number of guests would be ten and not more
than thirty can be accommodated per evening. Advance booking and payment can
be done through the contact number given.
Contact number : 9838810908
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