Often regarded as the heart of Lucknow, Hazratganj is believed to have been built by the ruler of Awadh, Nawab Nasiruddin Haider. This place developed during the reign of Nawab Saddat Ali Khan. The place Hazratganj was named after the wife of Nawab who was called Hazrat Mahal. Hazratganj is the central business district of Lucknow, the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. In addition to bazaars, it also contains shopping complexes, restaurants, hotels, theatres, cafés and many offices. Hazratganj Market is a Victorian style shopping area in the center of Lucknow, built in 1810. It has showrooms, restaurants, hotels, theatres, offices and businesses. Learn about its history, nearby places, and how to reach it by rail, bus or metro. Hazratganj also has got many shops selling the famous Lucknow Chikan material. Gurjari, Handloom Emporium, and Gandhi Ashrams, are some of the major handicraft sellers.
