Save Chinars, Kashmir’s living heritage - Greater Kashmir
This was the first-of-its-kind transplantation of Chinar trees in Kashmir. Char Chinari Island is believed to have been constructed by Murad Baksh, brother of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
Chinar: The Heart and Soul of Kashmiri Culture and Nature
Nov 25, 2024 · The tree is believed to have first been introduced to Kashmir more than 500 years ago, although historians do suggest that the origins of the Chinar tree may lie in Central Asia or Persia.
Chinar Trees – The Heritage Tree from Kashmir, India
With the first tree believed to have been planted in the 14th century, the Chinar has been part of Kashmir’s culture for over a whopping 600 years. However, Chinar’s significance transcends being …
The speaking tree of Kashmir - The Hindu
Oct 18, 2016 · It is said that the oldest Chinar tree in Kashmir, around 700 years old, was planted by the Sufi Saint Syed Qasim Shah in Chattergam, in central Kashmir’s Budgam district. The tree grew...
Magnificent Chinar trees in Kashmir – Statetimes
Aug 18, 2024 · It is said that the oldest Chinar tree in Kashmir, around 700 years old, was planted by the Sufi Saint Syed Qasim Shah in Chattergam, in central Kashmir’s Budgam district. The tree grew to …
Geo-tagging of chinar trees in J&K | Manorama Yearbook
Jan 25, 2025 · • The oldest chinar tree in Kashmir, around 700 years old, was planted by the Sufi saint Syed Qasim Shah in Chattergam, located in central Kashmir’s Budgam district. • The tree takes …
Save the Chinar: The Endangered Heritage of the Oriental Plane Trees …
It is known that the Mughal Emperor Akbar planted Chinars in the valley, after annexing Kashmir in 1586, including an estimated 1,200 trees near the present site of the Hazratbal shrine. Part of …
Portrait Of A Tree On Fire: The Kashmir Chinar
Between 1377 and 1470, the trees spread, assisted by the Sultans of Kashmir, Persian merchants, ascetics and mystics. However, it was the Mughal rulers, commencing with Akbar who became so …
The Fascinating History of Kashmir's Most-Loved Chinar Trees Who …
Oct 24, 2025 · However, for the people of Kashmir, the answer lies in the trees of Chinar. It has received a 'Digital Tree Aadhaar'. The tree is what makes Kashmir, Kashmir. Whether it is the long history the …
Chinar: The Heart and Soul of Kashmiri Culture
Nov 23, 2024 · The tree is believed to have first been introduced to Kashmir more than 500 years ago, although historians do suggest that the origins of the Chinar tree may lie in Central Asia or Persia.