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Cheshmeshahi , Srinagar

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Chashme Shahi ( the royal spring), also called Chashma Shahi, is one of the Mughal gardens built around a spring by Ali Mardan, a governor of Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan,The garden  overlooking Dal Lake in Srinagar, Kashmir. Trying the pleasant spring water! met some lively female travelers in Cheshme Shahi! they were so energetic! beautiful Cheshme Sahi !

Is "Shalimar Garden" a Persian style garden in Kashmir?

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I had always been told about beautiful gardens of Kashmir, influenced by Persians particulary the Charbagh structure.Persian Gardens date back to 4000 BC! Mughal emperors were influenced by Persian Gardens and you can see one of the nicest examples of Persian style gardens in Taj Mahal in India as well as Iran itself ! Shalimar garden, is a Persian style gardens in Kashmir!  Shalimar Garden Maryam in Shalimar Garden Shalimar Garden Shalimar Garden Shalimar Garden, Kashmir