Lucknow's French connection began during Mughal Emperor Jahangir's time, with French merchants establishing trade and building mansions. Later, Frenchmen like Jean Baptiste Gentil and Charles Emmanuel Canaple served in the court of Awadh, contributing to its military and artistic landscape.
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