The Muchee Bawn or the Old Citadel of Lucknow, which was abandoned by Sir Henry Lawrence and partly blown up when he took his position in the Residency, Lucknow

Shortly after it was evacuated, there was a tremedous explosion which blew open all the doors of the Residency. Thick smoke billowed out from the building revealing a heap of ruins. Shortly after it was evacuated, there was a tremedous explosion which blew open all the doors of the Residency. Thick smoke billowed out from the building revealing a heap of ruins. Mounted in album 26 x 37 cm. London, Marlborough Rare Books, 1956