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Chikankari is a traditional Indian embroidery style believed to have been introduced by Nur Jehan, the wife of Mughal emperor Jahangir. Which city is this craft associated with?

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Lucknow
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Thanjavur
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Kolhapur
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Jaipur
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The correct option is A Lucknow
Chikankari is a traditional Indian embroidery style from Lucknow and is believed to have been introduced by Nur Jahan, the wife of Mughal emperor Jahangir. The literal meaning of the word Chikankari means embroidery which is delicate and shadow work type of embroidery.

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