MUGHAL GARDENS IN KASHMIR: A REVIEW
Keywords:
Mughal Gardens, Emperor, Flowers, Irrigation, Cultural Events, Economic Development, UrbanizationAbstract
Mughal Gardens are a type of gardens built by the Mughal emperors following the Persian Empire. Which represents earthly management. The rulers of the Mughal Empire took care of gardens from the beginning of their rule. They built various types of gardens in almost the entire empire. But the gardens of Kashmir established by the Mughal emperors were particularly notable. Not only a variety of fruits, flowers or medicinal plants, these gardens also had beautiful fountains that created a mesmerizing atmosphere. Various events were held here. Early information about Mughal gardens can be found in the memoirs and biographies of Mughal emperors including Babur, Humayun and Akbar. Later descriptions of Mughal gardens are also found in the writings of various European travelers who visited India.
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