Lucknow the capital of uttar pradesh extends along the banks of the river gomti the creator of lucknow as it is today was nawab asaf ud daula the city became known as a centre for urdu poetry and courtly diction and reached its acme during the reign of wajid ali shah who was a connoisseur of music and poetry this full day private tour will take you to la martiniere college residency asafi imambara hussainabad imambara rumi gate picture gallery saadat ali khan tomb and dilkusha palace