Shah
Jehan built Anguri Bagh or the Garden of Grapes in 1637. With Khas Mahal
to its east and red sandstone arcades on the other three sides, it was
the principal square of the zenana apartments or the living area of the
royal ladies. There was a marble paved platform with a fountain in its
centre and the garden itself was divided into compartments in intricate
geometrical pattern. As the name suggests, this garden was known for
harvesting choicest of grapes and flowers throughout the year. It was
designed to be a pleasant retreat or the paradise garden for the royal
ladies and ensured their complete privacy. Hammams or imperial
bathhouses adorned with exquisite wall paintings in royal blue and gold
were located to its northeast. The tanks near the Jehangiri Mahal
ensured the water supply to the ponds and baths of this garden.Anguri Bagh in the Red fort of Agra is an
important structure.
Anguri Bagh
Shah
Jehan built Anguri Bagh or the Garden of Grapes in 1637. With Khas Mahal
to its east and red sandstone arcades on the other three sides, it was
the principal square of the zenana apartments or the living area of the
royal ladies. There was a marble paved platform with a fountain in its
centre and the garden itself was divided into compartments in intricate
geometrical pattern. As the name suggests, this garden was known for
harvesting choicest of grapes and flowers throughout the year. It was
designed to be a pleasant retreat or the paradise garden for the royal
ladies and ensured their complete privacy. Hammams or imperial
bathhouses adorned with exquisite wall paintings in royal blue and gold
were located to its northeast. The tanks near the Jehangiri Mahal
ensured the water supply to the ponds and baths of this garden.