The upper terrace named Farah Baksh meaning Bestower of Pleasure.
The middle terrace named Faiz Baksh meaning Bestower of Goodness.
The lower terrace named Hayat Baksh meaning Bestower of life.
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| Craftsmen at work. |
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| The marble throne of Shalamar. |
Friday, March 11, 2011
The Shalamar Gardens
One of the greatest pieces of architecture & a proof of the Mogul love for nature and aesthetics in the Indian subcontinent are the Shalamar gardens in Lahore. The gardens were built by the famous emperor Shah Jahan and are a declared UNESCO world heritage site. The gardens have numerous fountains & three terraces namely:
The upper terrace named Farah Baksh meaning Bestower of Pleasure.
The middle terrace named Faiz Baksh meaning Bestower of Goodness.
The lower terrace named Hayat Baksh meaning Bestower of life.
The upper terrace named Farah Baksh meaning Bestower of Pleasure.
The middle terrace named Faiz Baksh meaning Bestower of Goodness.
The lower terrace named Hayat Baksh meaning Bestower of life.
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