A History of Agriculture in India v2.c81.s9.2

v2.c81.s9.2

Nishat, the Garden of Delight, was laid out by Asaf Khan, brother of Nur Jahan. From the shore of the lake its twelve terraces rise dramatically higher and higher to the mountain side (Fig. 53). Each terrace represents a sign of the zodiac. At the head of every waterfall is a stone or marble seat. At the sides are cypresses and *chenars*. Iris, narcissus, daffodils and roses were grown in profusion. Nishat provides a grand view of the lake and mountains.