Shalimar Gardens, Delhi
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For other gardens of the same name, see Shalimar Gardens.
Shalimar Bagh also known as Shalimar Garden is a Mughal garden located on the banks of Yamuna river in Delhi, India. It was named as Aizzabad Bagh when the garden was laid by Izz-un-Nissa wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1653 as a tribute and replica of Shalimar Bagh, Kashmir, laid by erstwhile Mughal emperor Jahangir in 1619, the Shalimar Bagh of Delhi is now abandoned but still houses shade trees, majestic parterre and structure such as Sheesh Mahal and the garden pavilion.
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Shalimar Bagh, Delhi | |
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Shalimar Garden or Aizzabad Bagh | |
Type | Mughal garden |
Location | Delhi, India |
Coordinates | 28°43′14″N 77°09′15″E |
Area | 6 hectares (15 acres) |
Opened | 1653 (1653) |
Founder | Izz-un-Nissa wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan |
Owned by | Archaeological Survey of India |
Operated by | Archaeological Survey of India |
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