Displayed at the Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum, Varanasi, this 18th-century painting shows the fourth Nawab of Awadh, Asaf-ud-Daulah engaging in a deer hunt. Like many royals of the time, he was quite passionate about the sport. He is said to have built a hunting lodge on the banks of the river Gomti in Lucknow where he frequently entertained his European guests.

Here is a question for you.

This quiz has been created by the Heritage Lab and the Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum, BHU.

Also read:

Lucknow’s nawabi history can still be seen in its stunning heritage architecture – and in this book