As chronicled in your researcher's journal as I researched my history of early lifestyles in South Asia...
Just ran across at least one Archaeological Survey of India writer with a
sense of aesthetics -- "New varieties of
roses, cannas and several other ornamental trees and plants were
introduced to add to the beauty of this newly developed garden" over an
archaeological site they've covered back up. Moreover, "The entire
area...has now been developed and profuse flowering of annual and
perennial plants is indeed a sight to enjoy." It's interesting that this
was in an area not far from an Agra site that spoke some of
beauty; also, it's mentioned that a committee got together to discuss
improving the landscaping, and also that they were able to get a good
water pump which "has improved the water supply to a great extent." As
so often here, it has much to do with finances. Of course I really
shouldn't read too much into quick comments such as these; I just find
them interesting while doing my "real work."
Current time travel apparatus location: The Round Library, Bangalore, India
