Hazratganj is the heart of Lucknow. It is a blend of British and Nawabi Architecture. Hazratganj, is also the main shopping center of Lucknow, having elongated past behind it. It has undergone an immense change that links the past and the present and continues to serve as Lucknow's vital shopping place and food point.
Foundation of Hazratganj Market was laid by Nawab Nasir-ud-Din Haidar Shah in 1827. At that time it was known as Ganj Market. China Bazaar and Kaptaan Bazaar were the two main markets at that time and products from China, Japan and Belgium were sold in those markets. Nawab Amjad Ali Shah changed the name from Ganj Market to Hazratganj Market in 1842. Hazratganj was modelled after London's Queen Street by the Britishers after the First War of Independence in 1857. Hazratganj Market houses the famous Janpath Market, Naza Market, Sahara Ganj Mall, Kashmir Government Arts Emporium, Gandhi Ashram and many more iconic shopping places of Lucknow.
For the youths of Lucknow "Ganjing'' is ambling. Shopping in the wide lanes and bylanes of the city's Ganj Market is a fashion trend for them. For older generation Hazratganj too have the best to offer.
Ye Lucknow Ki Sar Zameen,
Ye Lucknow Ki Sar Zameen,
Ye Lucknow Ki Sar Zameen,
Ye Lucknow Ki Sar Zameen,
Ye Lucknow Ki Sar Zameen,
Ye Rang Roop Ka Chaman,
Ye Husn-o-ishq Ka Vatan,
Yahin To Vo Mukaam Hai,
Jahaan Avadh Ki Shaam Hai,
Jawaan Jawaan Hasin Hasin,
Ye Lucknow Ki Sar Zameen,
Ye Lucknow Ki Sar Zameen
Shabaab-o-sher Ka Ye Ghar,
Ye Ahal-e-ilm Ka Nagar,
Hai Manzilon Ki Godh Mein,
Yahaan Har Ek Rahguzar,
Ye Shahar Laalzaar Hai,
Yahaan Dilon Mein Pyaar Hai,
Jidhar Nazar Uthaaiye,
Bahaar Hi Bahaar Hai,
Kali Kali Hai Naaazani,
Ye Lucknow Ki Sar Zameen,
Ye Lucknow Ki Sar Zameen,
Yahaan Ki Sab Ravaayaten,
Adab Ki Shaahakaar Hain,
Ameer Ahl-e-dil Yahaan,
Gareeb Jaan Nisaar Hai,
Har Ek Shaakh Par Yahaan,
Hai Bulbulon Ki Chah-Chahen,
Gali Gali Mein Zindagi,
Kadam Kadam Pe Kah Kahey,
Har Ik Nazaara Dilnashi,
Ye Lucknow Ki Sar Zameen,
Ye Lucknow Ki Sar Zameen,
Yahaan Ke Dost Baa wafaa,
Mohabbaton Se Aaashna,
Kisi ke Ho Gaye Agar,
Rahe Usi ke Umr Bhar,
Nibhaayen Apni Aaan Bhi,
Badhaayen Dil Ki Shaan Bhi,
Hain Aisa Meharbaan Bhi,
Kaho Tou De De Jaan Bhi,
Jo Dosti Ka Ho Yakeen,
Ye Lucknow Ki Sar Zameen,
Ye Lucknow Ki Sar Zameen