Introduction
The Mughal emperors were perhaps one of the greatest
rulers of the country and leading influences in shaping
the country into what she is today. Much of the influences
of the dynasty can still be seen all around the country
today, notable amongst which is the dynasty's architectural
prowess. The Mughals were responsible for the construction
of a number of forts, palaces, tombs and gardens. The
Mughal gardens of pleasure were especially noteworthy.
In these gardens of pleasure, the Mughal rulers tried
to reincarnate the image of paradise as conceptualized
by most Islamic texts. One of these gardens is the Rambagh
Gardens in Agra .
Location
Conceptualized by Babur, the first of the Mughal emperors
in India, the Rambagh Garden is located in Agra, Uttar
Pradesh just 3 kms away from the Tomb of Itimad Ud Daulah
and 500 meters away from the Chini ka Rauza.
Foundation
The Rambagh Gardens or Bagh-i-gul Afshan as they are
also known were established by Babur and later renovated
by Nur Jahan, wife of Jahangir and one of the most influential
Mughal empresses.
Architecture
The Garden which is also known as Bagh-i-Gul Afshan
is planned following the Charbagh pattern which consists
of four main divisions crisscrossed by paths and waterways.
Water which forms a very integral part of Islam is almost
likened to life in these pleasure parks. The main source
of water in the Rambagh Gardens is the Yamuna from which
water is distributed all around the park in a series
of three cascades developed over three terraces. Besides
these there are stairs on either side of the water channels,
fountains, an island platform and two pavilions on either
side of the main water channel, that truly go a long
way into converting the Rambagh Gardens into a real
paradise.
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