Babur Garden, Historic garden in Kabul, Afghanistan
The Jardin de Babur is a historic garden in the southern part of Kabul, laid out across fifteen terraces and enclosed by old stone walls. A central path runs the length of the site, flanked by water channels and small fountains that were built into the original design.
The garden was laid out in 1528 by Babur, the founder of the Mughal empire, who oversaw its creation and chose it as his burial place. In the 19th century several rulers added buildings and pavilions, before conflicts in the 20th century left much of the site in disrepair.
The garden follows the Persian chahar bagh style, which divides a garden into four sections meant to represent paradise. Visitors walking the terraces can still see the water channels that give the layout its rhythm.
The garden is located in the southern part of Kabul and is open to the public. Early mornings tend to be quieter, while afternoons draw more families and walkers.
Babur died in Agra in 1530, but his body was only brought to this garden nine years later. Near his tomb stands a small white marble mosque built by Shah Jahan in 1646 to mark a military victory at Balkh, the same ruler who later built the Taj Mahal.
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