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Keystage 2 - Gardens - Mughal plants
The Mughals ruled much of India between the 16th and 19th centuries. The Emperor Shah Jahan built the most famous Mughal monument, the Taj Mahal, in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal took over twenty years to build and is set in a large formal garden.
Quiz
Look at the four pictures below. |
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Do all the gardens have plants and, if so, what are they?
What else can you see in the gardens?
Why do you think the Mughals built them?
