Shalimar Gardens was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in Lahore, modern day Pakistan. The construction of Shalimar Garden began in 1691 and was completed the following year. The Shalimar Garden is located near Baghbanpura along the G.T. road. The Shalimar Gardens is laid out in the form of an oblong parallelogram surrounded by a high brick wall, which is famous for its intricate fretwork. In 1981 Shalimar Gardens was included as a UNESCO world heritage site.
The Gardens have been laid out from south to north in three descending terraces, which are devated 13-15 feet canal. One to irrigate the Gardens, canal named Shah Nahar was brought from Rajpur (present day Madhpur in India) a distance of over 160 K.M. The canal intersected the gardens and discharged into a large marble basin in the middle terrace. From this bagin, rise 410 fountains which discharge into wide marble pools. The Mughal engineers created such a thing that even today scientists are unable to comprehend. The surrounding area is rendered cooler by the flowing of the fountains, which is a particular relief for visitors during Lahore's blistering summer's. Gardens have 5 water cascades and Sawan Bhadoon. Many varieties of fruit fragrant and non fragrant trees were also planted. In 1962, the Shalimar Gardens were nationalised by General Ayub Khan.
Shalimar Gardens is known because of its beauty and embellish its inerior. The royal architect was appointed as the architect of the garden. The Shalimar Gardens interior is adorned with hand made tiles looks flamboyant with frescos of flower fruits and cypresses. The decoration includes stained glass windows and chandeliers which illuminates the whole garden. I think the garden was definitely for the people who came to gain education and hospice for the needy and less fortunate people. Shalimar Gardens has a very spacious courtyard.
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