Celebrating 250 years of Lucknow’s legacy: The capital story; an 18th century soap opera

Exactly 250 years ago, Asaf-ud-Daula moved Awadh’s power center to Lucknow after his father’s death. This bold move, fueled by family drama and a ‘saas-bahu’ tug-of-war, saw him claim the throne and establish a new capital. His reign was heavily influenced by a vengeful minister, leading to the financial ruin of his mother and the transformation of Lucknow.