Dara Shikoh Garden
Dara Shikoh Garden
| Dara Shikoh Garden | |
|---|---|
| Type | Mughal Garden |
| Location | India, Anantnag, Bijbehara |
| Area | 171500 sq.meters |
| Opened | 1640 A.D |
| Founder | Dara Shikoh |
Dara Shikoh Garden is a Mughal garden situated on a side of Bijbehara, Pahalgam road which is 45 km away from the capital Srinagar. It is situated on the bank of the river Jehlum. It constitutes centuries-old of Chinar trees which were planted by the Mughal emperors which they brought from Iran. Apart from this the town Bijbehara has a lot of chinar trees planted in, and that is why it is also known as Town of Chinars[1]
India's 21st Home Minister and State of Jammu & Kashmir's last male Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has been laid to rest in the Garden.
History[]
Dara Shikoh a Mughal Emperor, eldest son of the fifth king of Mughals Shah Jahan built the garden in the early 17th century and was opened on 1640 A.D.[2]
References[]
Categories:
- Mughal gardens in India
- Gardens in Jammu and Kashmir
- Mughal gardens
- Tourist attractions in Anantnag district