2. History
• Mughal gardens are a type of garden built by the Mughals. This style was influenced by the Persian
gardens particularly the Charbagh structure, which is intended to create a representation of an earthly
utopia in which humans co-exist in perfect harmony with all elements of nature.
• The gardens made by the Mughals built deserve a particular position among their magnificent
structures, as they reshaped the landscapes of towns such as Delhi, Agra, Kashmir, and Lahore.
• Mughal garden designs are highly influenced by historic Islamic gardens and are frequently seen as a
place for relaxation and meditation. These gardens are said to represent a reminiscence of paradise.
• Babur, the Mughal empire's founder, defined his favourite style of garden as a Charbagh.
• The earlier gardens were created only for the enjoyment of the monarch and queen and their family
members, whilst the latter gardens were linked to the graves of the king or queen in order to provide
serenity to the spirit.
• Mughal Gardens were used for a variety of purposes, such as airy quadrangles inside royal structures,
pleasure getaways, and as a platform for hunting trips. The gardens were also utilized as official rest
stops, whilst the park was solely allocated for women (Zenan khana) and furnished with extra
amenities like hammams.
3. Types
• Mughal gardens were broadly classified into two types:
1. King’s and Queen’s Pleasure Gardens
• The Tomb Garden
