Perhaps because of the war and political unrest in Afghanistan in recent years and the political and social situation in the country, tourists are not interested in traveling to Afghanistan, especially its capital, Kabul.
Afghanistan has many ancient civilizations and historical and artistic monuments, most of which have been destroyed during the recent war and unrest. #Kabul city tourist places Travel to a place that has managed to stay healthy despite all the unrest in the region and is a testament to its glorious past. the garden
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Getting to Know Babur Garden
Garden lush babar ( Gardens of Babur) This garden was one of the few when he captured Kabul in 1504 on the orders of the Gorkha Sultan Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur. Afghanistan entertainment and historical places Babur Garden Sher Darwaza is located on the slopes of the mountain known as the gateway to Kabul.
Babur Garden is registered in the UNESCO list, the garden covers about 11 hectares and is the largest public space in Kabul. Cut the trees. used them for firewood, but over time looting ceased.
The garden runs along 15 steps from the lower slope of the mountain, with a brick and mud caravanserai at the entrance. Tomb of King Babur, Queen Palace and a beautiful mosque are also located in the garden which adds to the charm of Babur Park.
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History is an integral part of Babur Garden.
Babur’s Lush Bagh (Babur Ka Bagh) is a historical site before it is a garden and a place of entertainment, and to see it one must know its history. What kind of period has he passed in the past and what kind of days has he seen? Therefore, first of all, it is important to know about the history of Shah Babur and the garden he built.
Familiarity with Emperor Babur
Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur was a descendant of Timur Ling of the Timur dynasty who founded the Gorkha dynasty in India and lived between 1483 and 1530 and is considered the last king of the Islamic Golden Age.
Muhammad Babur had two wives named Bibi Mubarak Yousafzai and Dildar Begum and had seven children named Humayun, Kamran Mirza, Askari Mirza, Handel Mirza, Gol Badan Bano, Fakhrul Nissa and Elton Bishk.
He inherited the throne at the age of 11 after the death of his father and died at the age of 49 in Nur-Afshan, India, his remains were moved to Babur’s tomb in Kabul. He was succeeded by his eldest son Humayun, and until about 150 years after Babur Shah’s death, generations after him came to Kabul to visit his tomb.
Humayun, Son of Emperor Babur Tomb in India
History of Babur Garden
The exact date of construction of Babur garden is not known and it is believed that construction of the garden in its present form began in 1528, but we do know that Babur came to Afghanistan in 910 lunar year or 1504 AD and used it. What did It is believed that Babur bequeathed his body to be buried in this area and some believe that the garden was built by Babur grandson Jalaluddin Akbar. Developed by the Garden and then the Aga Khan Institute, the garden’s architectural style is Islamic architecture, an architecture that has many concepts, religious meanings and secrets, the garden has been compared to some Iranian and Indian garden architecture. , especially the gardens of Bagh Shiraz, dating from the Mongol period, are very similar in appearance to Babur’s garden.
The only mention of the original designer and builder of Babur tomb and mosque is a man named Charles Mason. Charles Mason They know it was a British military one, even though the buildings were completely destroyed and rebuilt once in an earthquake and once in a war.
Babur’s garden has changed a lot over time, earlier it was a small resting place for kings and the public was not allowed to enter it, but over time it has become more modern and It cannot be compared to rebels. The original is Babur garden, so the history of this garden can give us a general view of the development and ups and downs of Afghan architecture over the years.
Historical Sites of Babur Garden
Babur Garden is actually a historical park and it has been expanded due to the presence of historical places, we will get more information about these historical places.
(1) Caravanserai
At the beginning of entering Babur Garden we pass a beautiful caravan inn, this caravan inn has changed its use over time. In olden days it was a place for poor people to live but today the Kabul administration is located there and exhibits like Kabuli handicrafts and paintings are put up and tourists can go to the balconies of the caravanserai and see the scenery from there.
(2) Babur Tomb
When Shah Jahan Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur died in Delhi, India, he was buried there, but after ten years he was moved to Kabul and rested in a beautiful marble mausoleum, giving Babur a symbol of his ancient culture. Understand and try to keep it safe. A social, historical place that can generate a major source of income for them in the future.
After Babur was buried in this mausoleum and away from India, his children and descendants visited Babur Bagh every year, giving a new prosperity to the garden and for many years it was used as a picnic spot for kings. It was a good place. A white mausoleum has a white and artistically carved mausoleum in the center, this mausoleum has no roof and is surrounded by only one wall with beautiful windows.
Usually the best place in Babur Garden is Babur’s tomb, and the fact that this great king found the place so beautiful that he wanted to be buried in it, and now his beautiful tomb gives Babur Garden a special effect. is given His mausoleum was completed in 2004 when the ceiling was removed and the surrounding surfaces were brought closer to their original form.
(3) Shah Jahan Mosque
This mosque was built in 1947 by Shah Jahan in Babur Garden, the religion of most people in Afghanistan is Islam and the empty space of the mosque was fully visible in Babur Garden Kabul. And there was a magnificent mosque. The Garden This place is one of the few historic sites built by Shah Jahan and Babur in Afghanistan that have unfortunately been destroyed or are still standing in their place.
(4) Queen Palace
There is another old mansion in Babur’s garden which was one of the king’s shrines. To entertain foreign guests and arrange dance and night music.
Recreation in Babur Garden
Most of the domestic visitors to Babur Garden sit under the shade of the trees and enjoy the lush green space and beautiful nature of the garden with their families, but the Queen Palace hosts live music and dance on various occasions. is held. Residents as well as tourists interested in experiencing Afghanistan rich customs and culture.
Visiting the historical monuments of the garden and even its old walls is one of the favorite pastimes of tourists in Kabul, and since the restoration of these monuments they are gaining more attention from various sections.
You can also have a good meal in this 11 hectare garden Babur Garden Restaurant is ready to welcome guests during lunch and dinner, of course most of the local visitors come to enjoy Babur greenery with their families. prefer. Have fun on the spot
Families and youngsters mostly bring games like chess, backgammon etc. to pass their free time and spend hours with their friends and acquaintances at Bagh Babar.
These entertainments include:
- Swimming Pool
In 1660, a beautiful pond was built in the grounds of the Queen’s palace, the pond was added to the complex during the renovation of other parts of the garden such as the mausoleum, walls, etc., where visitors can swim. to pay
- Restaurant in Babur Garden
A luxurious and clean restaurant has been built on the site of the queen palace or the king’s old harem, serving local Afghan cuisine, the most famous Afghan dish in this restaurant, which has many fans, is Gabi Pilu. Jo is a type of rice dish with Iranian dishes similar to howach.
A meal at this place costs about $11.30.
(3) Bathroom
As we mentioned a little earlier, Babur Bagh is accessible by foot from north to south along a steep staircase, besides beautiful streams flow through the lowlands of this garden. At the end of this, and near the Queen palace, is a small bath built for public use, which is one of the amusements of the garden.
Restoration of Babur Garden
Over time, war and conflict in Kabul, as well as a decline in the importance of tourism and historical sites to Afghans in recent years, necessitated the restoration and reconstruction of Babur’s Garden. After being neglected, the garden was reconstructed by the Aga Khan Cultural Institute AKTC and became a tourist attraction.
Afghanistan is not included in the list of suitable countries for tourism and very few people come to enjoy it. Natural resources of Afghanistan travels to the country, but after restoration the garden has managed to attract tourists, unfortunately the majority of visitors to the garden are not interested in its historical sites and do not want to use the nature of the garden. But after Babur restoration few foreign tourists paid attention to the historical monuments of the garden.
Babur garden is walled and most of its walls are made of mud and it is interesting to know that traditional Afghan architectural methods were used to build these walls. The restoration and restoration of this garden, other gardens of the Mongol period and the history of the construction of this garden were studied and then its restoration and restoration began.
The garden was restored and constructed in collaboration with Germany and Afghanistan with joint funding from the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs and AKTC Afghanistan and was handed over to the Afghan government in its current form in 2008.
Renovations in recent years have included a beautiful pond in front of the Babar Bagh Mosque, adding to the beauty of the mosque, as well as planting cherry, apple, hawthorn and ornamental fruit trees. Trees like pine were planted in the garden.
After the restoration was completed, the number of visitors to the garden increased, with 300,000 people visiting the garden in 2008, a significant increase over previous years.
Where is Babur Garden?
Babur Garden has become an important source of income for Afghanistan and the capital of Afghanistan.
Address: Bagh Street, Babar Garden, Azad Rahbagh, Afghanistan.
