Shahi Bagh
Shahi Bagh (Pashto: شاهي باغ
Shahi Bagh | |
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Type | Public recreational park |
Location | Peshawar, Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
Area | 100 acres |
Operated by | Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
Open | All year |
History
Shahi Bagh is located in Faqirabad Peshawar. The literal meaning of "Shahi Bagh" in local languages is "The Royal Park". The total area of the park is almost 100 acres and was built during the time of the Mughals. It holds a significant recreational as well as historical value for the city and its residents. According to the government, the garden is a national heritage site and public property.[4]
Shahi Bagh is a very popular place among students. Students used to go for recreational activities in the park and even study in the olden days. According to Sant Kirpal Singh, who used to study in Edwardes Church Mission High School (Edwardes College) Peshawar writes that he used to take his book and study in the Shahi Bagh.[5]
Over the years due to wear & tear and neglect by various governments, the condition of Shahi Bagh had deteriorated. So, in August 2009, then ANP led Government of Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa, launched the beautification and renovation of Shahi Bagh with the financial support of USAID, The project was formally inaugurated on by then Senior Minister of Pukhtunkhwa province Bashir Ahmed Bilour and the Senior Deputy Mission Director for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Denise Herbol.[6]
In 2012, through applications from social activists and citizens of Peshawar, the Peshawar High Court Chief Justice had taken notice of the park's condition and government of the province was ordered to remove all the newly illegally built structures and buildings in the garden to restore it to its original old shape.[7][8]
Buildings and recreational sites
Shahi Bagh currently houses many buildings and recreational sites[4].
- Arbab Naiz Cricket Stadium
- Government College Peshawar
- Tehmas Khan Football Stadium Peshawar
- Peshawar Gymkhana Ground
- Pakistan Tennis Club Peshawar
- Municipal Inter College For Girls Peshawar[9]
- Shalimar Garden
- Parda Bagh[10] And Wedding Hall
- Local government offices
- Family recreational and kid fun area
See also
- Wazir Bagh Peshawar
- Army Stadium Peshawar
- Jinnah Park Peshawar
References
- Report, Bureau (4 January 2014). "Need to preserve Shahi Bagh". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
- Report, Bureau (4 October 2012). "Court wants Shahi Bagh restored to old glory". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
- Report, Bureau (5 November 2011). "PHC summons officials over Shahi Bagh structures". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
- "The Shahi Bagh - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 25 September 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
- KS. "Peshawar School Days". www.ruhanisatsangusa.org. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-01-07. Retrieved 2011-12-21.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- http://www.dawn.com/2011/11/11/more-time-for-restoring-majesty-of-shahi-bagh.html
- "PHC CJ orders removal of all buildings from Shahi Bagh". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
- "Board of Intermediate And Education, Peshawar - Registered / Affiliated Institute". www.bisep.com.pk. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- Report, Bureau (12 April 2008). "Bus service for women in Peshawar soon". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 4 October 2017.