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Nishat Bagh is a world-famous Mughal garden located in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The garden was built in 1633 by Asif Khan, the brother of Emperor Shah Jahan. It is situated on the banks of the Dal Lake, at the foot of the Zabarwan Mountains. Nishat Bagh is one of the largest and most beautiful Mughal gardens in India. It covers an area of 12 hectares and has twelve terraces, each terrace being 3 meters higher than the one below it. The garden has a number of fountains, canals, and ponds. The main attraction of the garden is the magnificent view of the snow-capped Pir Panjal mountains.