An Introduction to Spoken Kashmiri (original) (raw)

| Index Read Me First Glossary JPEG format Preface Acknowledgements Symbols Notes About the Author Introduction Sounds Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Chapter 28 Chapter 29 Chapter 30 Chapter 31 Chapter 32 Chapter 33 Chapter 34 Chapter 35 Chapter 36 Chapter 37 Chapter 38 Chapter 39 Chapter 40 Chapter 41 Chapter 42 Chapter 43 Chapter 44 Chapter 45 Chapter 46 Chapter 47 Chapter 48 Chapter 49 Chapter 50 Selected Topics | | READ ME FIRST THE SOUNDS OF KASHMIRI The Gardens of Kashmir The Gardens of Kashmir The gardens of Kashmir are famous throughout India. Kashmir is covered with greenery and trees. There are many flower gardens in Kashmir. Some of these gardens are especially liked by tourists. Anyone who comes to Kashmir must visit Nishat, Shalimar, and Chashme Shahi. These three gardens are on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar. These gardens were laid out by the Mughal kings about three hundred years ago. It is said that the Mughal kings Shahjahan and Jahangir were very fond of flower gardens. They would come to Srinagar from Delhi for relaxation. They liked the view of the mountains of Kashmir and of Dal Lake. They planned many flower gardens. When you visit these gardens you will see not only flowers, but also various types of trees and fountains. In these gardens there are balconies made of beautiful stone. One can get a view of Dal Lake and the mountains from these balconies. In what follows, you will read about Shalimar and Nishat. Gardens of Kashmir Shalimar Garden Nishat Garden Chapter 33 Table of Contents Chapter 35 | | | 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