Knowledge about historical monuments of India Part – 24 THE SHALIMAR GARDENS

 Knowledge about historical monuments of India

Part – 24

THE SHALIMAR GARDENS

Shalimar Gardens are Mughal gardens in India and Pakistan that are known for their water features, pavilions, and terraced layouts . The name “Shalimar” comes from Sanskrit and means “Adobe of Love”.

Shalimar Bagh, Srinagar : 

Built in 1619 by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife Nur Jahan

Located on the right bank of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

A public park that is considered a pinnacle of Mughal horticulture

The garden has three terraces, each with fountains and chinar trees

The main water channel, called the Shah Nahar, runs through all three terraces

The garden is connected to the lake by a canal

Shalimar Gardens, Lahore : 

Built in 1641–1642 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan

A UNESCO World Heritage Site

The garden is arranged in three terraces with pavilions, poplar and cypress trees, and basins of water

The garden is enclosed by a crenellated wall of red sandstone