The Nawabs of Awadh shared a princely lineage during the times gone by in the India glorious past. In the annals of history, besides the lineage of the Mughal rulers, the Nawabs are said to have lived an aristocratic and noble life. In the latter half of the 19th century, even though the institution of Nawab of Awadh faded, the talukadaar of the region preserved the essence of the Nawabs. Further, this period saw the renaissance of culinary traditions. It was a golden era of North India cuisine.Read less