The Shalimar Gardens located in Lahore and Kashmir are architectures of the ______.

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The Shalimar Gardens located in Lahore and Kashmir are architectures of the ______.

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Sikhs

Mughals

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Mughals

Shalimar Gardens Mughal Origin

The Shalimar Gardens, found in both Lahore (Pakistan) and Kashmir (India), are significant examples of Mughal architecture.

These gardens were commissioned and designed during the Mughal Empire, reflecting its distinct architectural style, which emphasized symmetry, water features, and formal layouts.

Lahore Shalimar Garden: Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1642.
Kashmir Shalimar Garden: Also built by Emperor Jahangir around 1619.

Therefore, the architecture of the Shalimar Gardens is attributed to the Mughals.

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