The kothi at Bibyapur was built by Asaf-ud-Daula, Nawab of Awadh, in the late 18th century.

[1] The kothi is named after the nearby village of Bibiyapur and is located on the banks of the Gomti River.

Designed by Antoine Polier in the neo-classical style,[2] the residence was used as a country retreat, a place for the Nawab to escape pressures of royal court in nearby Lucknow.

The building was better furnished than other residences owned by Asaf, and so was often visited by ladies of the royal court.

[2][3] Following the dissolution of the Nawab of Awadh, the British government of India used the home to host military celebrations.