What is the meaning of shalimar?

Shalimar is the name of a palace, the Shalimar Gardens, located in Lahore, Pakistan. The district of Lahore near these gardens is called Shalimar Town.

The romantic associations of the palace (the Word "shalimar" means "abode of love" in Persian) have resulted in the Word being used in a number of contexts, notably in the song "Pale hands I loved beside the Shalimar".