Which of the following statements about Mughal Gardens in Kashmir are correct? I. Nishant Bagh, laid out in the 17th century, is…

Question

Which of the following statements about Mughal Gardens in Kashmir are correct?

I. Nishant Bagh, laid out in the 17th century, is located directly along the eastern bank of the Dal Lake.

II. The two most important structures within the Shalimar Bagh are the Pink Pavilion and Black Pavilion.

III. Achabal Bagh was also known as Sahebabad during the Mughal period.

1. A. I, II and III (Correct answer)
2. B. I and II only
3. C. I and III only
4. D. II and III only

Correct Answer

Option A — A

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Option A.

Key Points

• All three statements are correct:
• I. Nishat Bagh, the 'Garden of Bliss', was laid out in 1633 by Asif Khan (brother of Nur Jahan) on the eastern bank of the Dal Lake, against the Zabarwan hills.
• II. Shalimar Bagh, built by Jahangir in 1619 for Nur Jahan, contains the Diwan-e-Aam and Diwan-e-Khas; its celebrated structures include the black pavilion (built of black marble) and the pink pavilion.
• III. Achabal Bagh in Anantnag, associated with Nur Jahan, was known as Sahibabad during the Mughal period.

Additional Information

• the Mughal Gardens of Kashmir follow the charbagh (four-fold) plan with terraces fed by natural springs, and are on India's UNESCO Tentative List.