Yadavindra Gardens, Haryana

Yadavindra Gardens, also known as Pinjore Gardens, is a historic 17th century garden located in Pinjore city of Panchkula district in the Indian state of Haryana. It is an example of the Mughal Gardens architectural style, which was renovated by the Patiala Dynasty Sikh Rulers.

It was built in the foothills of Himalayas as one of the Mughal gardens summer retreat for the Aurangzeb (r. 1658-1707), who then had his capital at Lahore, by his foster brother architect Muzaffar Hussain, known as Nawab Fidai Khan Koka, who as Aurangzeb's master of ordnance had also supervised the construction of Badshahi Mosque (1671-73) of Lahore.

It was built during the early days of Aurangzeb's rule but the accurate date is not known. Since the time of Shahjahan, mughals reserved the pavilions with Balustered columns supporting the cusped arches only for the use of emperor and his immediate family, hence, it was likely built for Aurangzeb's personal use as summer retreat.

Main gate.
the garden has been laid in seven terraces, with the main gate of the garden opening into the highest first terrace.

Crossing the main gate.

Highest first terrace.

Palace of Glass (Sheesh Mahal).
The highest first terrace has a palace built in Rajasthani–Mughal style. It is called the “Shish Mahal” (Palace of glass), which is adjoined by a romantic "Hawa Mahal" (Airy palace).