Pari Mahal

India / Jammu and Kashmir / Badami Bagh /
 archeological site, interesting place, historical building, 17th century construction, Mughal garden, terrace garden

Terrace Gardens on the rui Pari Mahal The Fairies' Abode is a seven terraced garden located at the top of Zabarwan mountain range over-looking city of Srinagar and south-west of Dal Lake.The architecture depicts an example of Islamic architecture and patronage of gardens were established by Prince Dara Shikoh in the mid-1600s. Dara, the son of Emperor Shah Jahan, followed the Qadiri order of Sufi Islam and made the garden for his tutor. It was further used as an observatory, useful for teaching astrology and astronomy. The gardens have since become the property of the Srinagar government.
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Coordinates:   34°4'51"N   74°52'37"E

Comments

  • love this place......the place of my first date.
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