Why was Chota Imambara built?
Why was Chota Imambara built? Built as an imambara or a congregation hall for Shia Muslims, by Muhammad Ali Shah, the Nawab of Awadh in 1838, it was to serve as a mausoleum for himself and his mother, who is buried beside him. The significance of Panjetan, the holy five, is once again emphasized here […]