A History of Agriculture in India v2.c82.s3.2

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Shalimar is a garden of great beauty characterized by balance and symmetry. The central terrace consists of a large raised tank with marble pavilions on three sides. In the centre is a platform reached by narrow stone cause-ways (Fig. 55). A canal discharges in the middle terrace into a large marble basin. From the basin and the canal rise four hundred and fifty jet fountains which fill the air with gentle spray. Pavilions and summer houses of marble and red stone are scattered about in the garden. In summer the garden is delightful. The green foliage, white marble and flowing water create coolness.