A History of Agriculture in India v2.c81.s8.1
A History of Agriculture in India v2.c81.s8.1
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v2.c81.s8.1
Apart from planting gardens, Jahangir with his scientific mind also popularized the device of *char-chenars* or planting four *chenars* at the corners of a square, so that there may always be shade at the centre. Such green rooms are found on the caravan routes in Kashmir Valley, and provided shade and shelter to travellers and merchants.