Chhatar Manzil Palace, Lucknow

Located in a central part of Lucknow, the Chhatar Manzil Palace comprises heritage structures that are an amalgam of Nawabi and European style. Sprawled over five acres, the site has two noteworthy monuments, the Chhatar Manzil and the Farhat Baksh. The latter is the oldest structure built in 1781 by General Claude Martin, with new structures added in later years.

These heritage buildings were seriously impacted after the establishment of the Central Drug Research Institute in its premises in 1950. Currently under the protection of the State Archaeology, and in collaboration with INTACH, conservation work has been taken up by the AHD. The abandoned heritage building with its beautiful premises will be converted into a City Museum and Cultural Centre to PD AHD Divay Gupta explaining the restoration process to Shri Badal architectural Heritage Division ( ahd) showcase the famous Awadh Cultural Heritage. A comprehensive documentation and condition assessment has been submitted for final approval.