Usman Enclave is a residential colony for ex-army men, at

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. It is named after Brigadier

Mohammad Usman Brigadier (India), Brigadier Mohammad Usman Maha Vir Chakra, MVC (15 July 1912 – 3 July 1948) was the highest ranking officer of the Indian Army killed in action during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947. As a Muslim, Usman became a symbol of I ...

who was the highest-ranking officer of the

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killed in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947. As a

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, he became a symbol of India's inclusive secularism. Constructed in 1982, Usman Enclave is now shared by both army-men and citizens.

Houses

Having 108 houses and divided in five segments, this colony is known as one of the poshest colonies in Lucknow.

Facilities

There is a central park which is used by the colony authorities for marriages and functions. This way money is generated for the welfare of the colony. In 2007 a

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court was established, which was named ''Usman Enclave Badminton Club''.

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