Safarnama

Bara Imambara

Husainabad

Raised in 1784 by Asaf-ud-Daula as famine relief; its vaulted hall is among the world's largest without beams, above the famous maze.

Hire an authorized guide for the maze. Remove shoes before the main hall. In the first ten days of Muharram the imambaras host mourning majlis and may close to sightseers; visit respectfully and check before going.

Time to allow
2 hrs

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