Mughal Gardens renamed as Amrit Udyan

Subject : History

Section : Art and Culture

Concept :

The iconic Mughal Gardens at the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s House) in Delhi have been renamed as Amrit Udyan.
The cluster of about 15 gardens will collectively be known as Amrit Udyan.
Individual gardens within the sprawling Presidential Estate — Herbal Garden, Musical Garden and Spiritual Garden — will retain their names.

Mughal Gardens in India

These are developed in Islamic architectural style by the Mughals in India and other countries.
These gardens are frequently seen as a place for relaxation and meditation.
The Mughals were known to appreciate gardens. In Babur Nama, Babur says that his favourite kind of garden is the Persian Charbagh style (literally, four gardens).
Defined by its rectilinear layouts, divided in four equal sections, these gardens can be found across lands previously ruled by the Mughals.
From the gardens surrounding Humanyun’s Tomb in Delhi to the Nishat Bagh in Srinagar, all are built in this style – giving them the moniker of Mughal Gardens.
A defining feature of these gardens is the use of waterways, often to demarcate the various quadrants of the garden.
Gardens are formal in style; symmetrically designed in rectangular or square.
These were not only crucial to maintain the flora of the garden, they also were an important part of its aesthetic.
Fountains were often built, symbolising the cycle of life.
Mughal gardens are surrounded by a high, robust wall. The wall’s summit is decorated with serrated battlements.
The entrances are often towering and beautiful. The doors are massive wooden structures studded with hefty iron nails and spikes.
Examples: The Taj Mahal Garden, Agra Fort, Humayun’s Tomb Garden, and the Red Fort Garden.