Begum Hazrat Mahal Park

Begum Hazrat Mahal Park is a public memorial park located at Parivartan Chowk in Hazratganj, central Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1962 in memory of Begum Hazrat Mahal, the queen of Awadh and a prominent figure of the 1857 uprising, the park features landscaped gardens, pathways and a white marble memorial with her cenotaph. It serves as a popular urban green space and historical landmark in the heart of the city.

Visitors can expect a well-maintained urban park with manicured lawns, flower beds, paved walking paths and shaded seating areas. The central attraction is a white marble memorial and cenotaph dedicated to Begum Hazrat Mahal, surrounded by gardens and a tall national flag. The park offers an open, peaceful environment in busy Hazratganj for leisurely walks, photography and relaxation, with views of nearby colonial-era buildings and city streets.

The park was established in 1962 to commemorate Begum Hazrat Mahal (c. 1820-1879), wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah of Awadh, who played a prominent role during the 1857 uprising and took leadership in Lucknow after the annexation of Awadh. A marble memorial and cenotaph within the park honors her memory as a significant historical figure of Lucknow.

The park serves as a memorial to a noted female leader of Awadh and is a place of remembrance and public gathering in Lucknow. It is used for cultural observances and as a green civic space in the historic Hazratganj area, reflecting the city's heritage and respect for figures associated with Awadh history.