Chashma Shahi, known as The Royal Spring, epitomizes Mughal opulence and architectural mastery, commissioned in 1632 AD by Ali Mardan Khan for Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan's son, Prince Dara Shikoh. Nestled in the Zabarwan Range near Srinagar, Kashmir, it spans an acre, boasting a natural spring with reputed healing properties. The garden, adhering to classic Mughal design principles, features three terraces with cascading fountains, intricate pavilions, and vibrant flora. Despite being the smallest among Srinagar's Mughal gardens, Chashma Shahi holds cultural and historical significance, attracting tourists with its enduring beauty, especially during spring and early summer. The garden remains a tranquil retreat, connecting visitors to Kashmir's rich heritage and Mughal legacy.
by Mohammad Zubair Ud Din When students are able to physically visit a place with historical value, they can develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for the events that have shaped our past.
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SRINAGAR: The clamour in Pir Panchal valley over the early reopening of the Mughal Road has clear desperation – medical emergencies.
This is the Poonch side of the breathtaking Mughal Road as captured from Pir Ki Gali. KL Image: Bilal Bahadur
As the cries for re-opening got shriller, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha announced that the road will be open for fruit trucks and Gujjar and Bakerwals, who moved their herds for their summer sojourn to Kashmir, early spring. There was a rider; those using the road will have to seek permission from the Divisional Commissioner in Jammu.
Mughal Road to open for movement of Fruit trucks, Gujjar-Bakerwals.
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Anticipated for a few days, the IAF missive arrived one late autumn evening confirming placement of a Jammu-based helicopter at Srinagar for a proposed visit to a couple of locations within Kashmir valley and a survey of the Mughal Road. Within it was the unwelcome suggestion that take-off would take place at daybreak. This was justified by assertions that the sortie would be an extended one, flying in the afternoon was impermissible and the crew had to return to Jammu well in time; they had another long-duration commitment scheduled for the next day.
After our scheduled arrival next morning, pre-flight checks detected a snag in the helicopter. Hot cups of coffee did not dispel the dismay arising out of a delayed departure. As soon as the defect was repaired, 45 minutes later, the pilots suggested that we make a circuit over Srinagar for checking out the serviceability of the machine before heading out. Taking off from the lee of the Zabarwan Range past the impressiv