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Changing the name of Mughal Gardens reflects the unwarranted inferiority complex of the present-day moguls and their parochial chauvinism.
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Changing the name of Mughal Gardens reflects the unwarranted inferiority complex of the present-day moguls and their parochial chauvinism.
How much we have done beyond name changes to actually reclaim our cultural heritage?
Beyond the Mughal Gardens: The rich history of Rashtrapati Bhavan’s gardens The lush gardens , designed to display colonial power and style, was once a secluded oasis for the private enjoyment of the viceroy. This was reoriented to serve the sovereign democratic republic after Independence. December 27, 2020 6:30:35 am Though the layout of the garden was in place by 1917, the planting was taken up only in 1928-29. Written by Pawan Kumar Sain On November 13, 2019, Prince Charles, the longest-serving heir apparent to the British throne, walked down paths qu...