Shālīmār Garden
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The Shālīmār Garden, located in Lahore, Pakistan, is a significant example of Mughal architecture. Laid out east of the city in 1642 by Mughal emperor Shāh Jahān, it served as a refuge for the royal family. The garden spans approximately 80 acres and features a terraced, walled design with around 450 fountains. It is organized in a charbagh layout, a four-part garden divided by water channels, a characteristic feature of Mughal garden design. The Shālīmār Garden, along with Lahore Fort, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981.12
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