Ornamental Horticulture

Gardening during Mughal era

Among the Mughal emperors, Babar had high aesthetic sense and was fond of gardens and he made gardens at Panipat and Agra. Aram Bagh at Agra is still being well maintained by the Archeological Department. Mughal gardens are synonymous with formal style of gardening. The square or rectangular flower beds are special features of Mughal gardens. Another important contribution was the introduction of exotic plants like cypress, rose, carnation, narcissus, daffodils, lilies, tulips, etc.,
Some of the famous gardens established by the Mughal rulers are listed below.



Mughal Emperor	Gardens established
Akbar	Fatehpur garden, Sikri (Agra)
	Tomb garden, Sikandra (Agra)
Jahangir	Shalimar, Acbhalbal, Varinag (Kashmir)
	Itmad-ud-Daulah (Agra)
	Dilkusha garden, Lahore
Shan Jahan	Shalimar, Lahore
	Tai Mahal, Red Fort, Agra
	Red Fort, Delhi
Fadai Khan	Pinjore garden, Pinjore