Mayawati and memorial parks in Lucknow, India: landscapes of empowerment

Statuary has been a very significant element in the recently built large urban parks in Lucknow, capital of Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state. The recent urban insertions in the form of memorial parks, plazas, and streets have created a new look for Lucknow, at odds with its historic N...

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Published in:Studies in the history of gardens & designed landscapes 2015-01, Vol.35 (1), p.43-58
Main Authors: Sinha, Amita, Kant, Rajat
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Statuary has been a very significant element in the recently built large urban parks in Lucknow, capital of Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state. The recent urban insertions in the form of memorial parks, plazas, and streets have created a new look for Lucknow, at odds with its historic Nawabi character and colonial past. This new urban landscape is an expression of the political ideology of the Bahajun Samaj Party, seeking to fabricate heritage for the historically disenfranchised Dalit community. (Quotes from original text)
ISSN:1460-1176
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DOI:10.1080/14601176.2014.928490