Dara Shikoh Garden Explained

Dara Shikoh Garden
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Type:Mughal Garden
Location:India, Anantnag, Bijbehara
Area:171500 sq.meters
Founder:Dara Shikoh
Opened:1640 A.D

Dara Shikoh Garden is a Mughal garden situated in Bijbehara. The garden comprises centuries-old Chinar trees planted by the Mughal emperors, brought from Iran, which is why it's host town Bijbehara is also known as Town of Chinars.

History

Dara Shikoh a Mughal Emperor and the 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.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Home . jktourism.org.com.