A Palm for Ustad Ahmed Lahauri
A Palm for Ustad Ahmed Lahauri
This palm tree in the corner of the Taj Mahal Garden is named for Ustad Lahauri, who designed and built the monument
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A Cycad for the Gauhara Begum
A Cycad for the Gauhara Begum
This cycad is for Gauhara Begum, the daughter of Mumtaz Mahal. The mother died in childbirth and the Taj was built in her memory. Gauhara lived to the age of 75.
Mimusops for Aurangzeb
Mimusops for Aurangzeb
This mimusops tree is for Aurangzeb, who eventually successfully struggled for the throne after Shah Jehan, the builder of the Taj Mahal
Kamala Nehru Giant Bodhi Tree
Kamala Nehru Giant Bodhi Tree
Mount Abu’s heritage Jaipur Inn stands on a rocky hill above the town lake, and in its well tended green gardens is this strong fig tree
Henry’s Island Imli
Henry’s Island Imli
At the entrance to Henry’s Island, on the edge of the Sunderbans, a tamarind tree shelters the card-playing men near a bridge into the field reclaimed from the water
The Travancore King’s Mango
The Travancore King’s Mango
A mango near the wonderful wooden palace of the Travancore Kings
Ananda Amaltas
Ananda Amaltas
This tree is named after Ananda, a tree enthusiast and local figure, now based in Tiruvanamalai. This tree is part of the Fort Cochin Tree Trail.
Mahatma Ghandi Arjuna
Mahatma Ghandi Arjuna
This tree is named for Mahatma Gandhi, part of the Fort Cochin Tree Trail.
Koder Rain Tree
Koder Rain Tree
This giant Rain Tree is named after the Koder family, prominent Jewish members of the Fort Cochin community. This tree is part of the Fort Cochin Tree Trail.
Minister’s Rudraksha
Minister’s Rudraksha
The Minister of Environment and Forests, Jairam Ramesh, planted this rudraksh tree.