Who introduced Chinar tree in Kashmir?

Chinar was introduced to Kashmir by Sufi Saint Syed Qasim Shah who is credited with planting of oldest Chinar tree in Chattergam of district Budgam around 650 years ago.

Where did the Chinar tree originate?

The History of Chinar Tree in Kashmir

It is said that the tree originated in Greece. The Chinar trees of India have been an important part of Kashmir for centuries now and have a lot of historical significance. In fact, the oldest Chinar in Kashmir is 600+ years old and is thought to have been planted in 1374.

What is Chinar tree called in Kashmiri?

The Chinar is called Bouin in the Kashmiri language, a broken down word of Sanskrit 'Bhawani', the Goddess who has been worshipped in Kashmir since long. The Chinar tree is an integral part of Kashmiri culture. Almost every village and town in the valley has a Chinar tree.

Who constructed Chinar?

Char Chinar is an island in the Dal Lake of Srinagar, surrounded by the Chinar trees on all four sides of it. Also known as Char Chinari (char chinari means four sides) and Rupa Lank, it was constructed by Murad Baksh, the brother of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.

Who planted Char Chinar?

The floriculture department of Jammu and Kashmir is making efforts to restore the island to its former glory and have also planted more Chinar trees on the island.

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What is the scientific name of Chinar tree?

The majestic Chinar trees (whose botanical name is Platanus orientalis or oriental plane) grow as tall as 25 meters, with girth exceeding 50 feet in some cases.

Who built two islands in Dal Lake?

There are two artificial islands in the lake, Rupalank and Sonalank, built by Mughal Emperors. Nehru Park is the western terminus of the lake. The lake is a spot of great attraction for visitors, who enjoy staying in house-boats in the lake.

Who built Sona Lank?

Sona Lank “golden isle”. At the south end in the third portion of the lake was raised by Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin in 1421 AD for the shelter of the boatmen in Bod Dal (Big Dal). He built a three-storeyed house on the island which was destroyed by the earthquake.

Is Chinar and Maple same?

Nagesh Guleria, divisional forest officer in Shimla, informs, 'Chinar whose scientific name is platanus orientalis is a very rare tree in Shimla. It is largely found in Kashmir and European countries, though its cousin, maple, grows here abundantly.

What is Chinar leaf?

Chinar is a very large, widespreading, and long-lived deciduous tree. The native range of Chinar includes at least Eurasia from the Balkans to the Himalaya in the east. Its leaves are borne alternately on the stem, deeply 3, 5 or 7 lobed, and palmate or maple-like, with coarsely toothed margins.

Who brought Chinar India?

Chinar was introduced to Kashmir by Sufi Saint Syed Qasim Shah who is credited with planting of oldest Chinar tree in Chattergam of district Budgam around 650 years ago.

What Chinar means?

Chinar means blaze or flame in Persian according to a legend in Kashmir. When the 17th C Mughal Emperor saw the crimson or rust coloured Chinar leaves in autumn he described it as Chinar. Submitted by anonymous on May 12, 2019.

Which tree is found in Kashmir?

The valley of Kashmir has deciduous vegetation. The Chinar, Poplar, Deodar, Fir, Pine, Kail, Partal, Mulbery, Walnut and other fruit trees grow throughout the valley.

What is the importance of Chinar tree in Kashmir?

For millennia, the Chinar trees have been a vital element of Kashmir's landscape, and they hold a great deal of historical significance. In fact, the oldest Chinar in Kashmir is said to have been planted in 1374 and is almost 600 years old. It is 14.78 meters tall and is located in Kashmir's Budgam district.

Is maple found in Kashmir?

Kashmir has always well-known for its beauty, rich culture, and hospitality of its people. Adding to the scenic beauty of the place is the might Chinar or maple tree. It is the symbol of the region and it is believed that once you visit Kashmir, you will get emotionally attached to the Chinar trees.

Where can I find Chinar leaf?

Chinar trees can be found almost in every corner of valley, hills, planes, cities, villages and parks. Naseem bagh has nealy about 100 chinar trees making it extra beautiful. Chinar trees can be found in various temples like Khir Bhawani Temple and other Goddess Bhawani temples.

Can maple tree grow in India?

You can't grow a maple in India. But you can grow other amazing tropical species.

Who built Dal Lake?

The houseboats have been referred to as, "each one a little piece of England afloat on Dal." After the independence of India, the Kashmiri Hanji people have built, owned and maintained these houseboats, cultivating floating gardens and producing commodities for the market, making them the centre of their livelihoods.

Who built Pari Mahal?

The Pari Mahal was built by Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh in the mid-1600s. It served as a library and an abode for him.

Who built Wular Lake?

Main source of water for Wular Lake is River Jhelum. This lake also has a small island in its centre called the 'Zaina Lank'. This island was constructed by King Zainul-Abi-Din.

Which lake is called Crown of Kashmir?

Dal is a lake in Srinagar (Dal Lake is a misnomer as Dal in Kashmiri means lake), the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the “Jewel in the crown of Kashmir” or “Srinagar's Jewel”.

Which lake is called lake of Death?

Gadsar, the lake of death

The Gadsar Lake is also called Yemsar which means the lake of Yama and is also referred to as the lake of death.

Which place is known as crown of Kashmir?

Breng Valley (The Golden Crown of Kashmir) is located in Anantnag district in the Indian territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The valley is named after the rivulet Brengi which is a tributary of famous Jhelum River.

Is Kashmir in North India?

The term North India has varying definitions. The Ministry of Home Affairs in its Northern Zonal Council Administrative division included the states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan and Union Territories of Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.