Agrasen Ki Baoli

Whenever the word architectural wonders come to our mind, typically we do not think of the water supply. However, located at the heart of modern New Delhi, is a remarkable subterranean architectural wonder that played an important role in the metropolis’ water supply for decades after decades. This is the famous Agrasen ki baoli and it was built to preserve precious water in the dry climate of the North Indian. Today this marvel is popular with  both foreign and local visitors and it is a protected monument. The structure is well-known by the courtesy of many Bollywood movies and advertisements.

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The underfoot building is a stepwell, in which a reservoir of water is reached by  various steps. Known as Stepwells or baoli- once these were very common in India and allowed the local communities to access underfoot water. They were built to make sure that any underfoot water available was utilized in as efficient manner as possible. People would go down the steps of the baoli to reach underfoot wells and obtain their needed water. The steps were built next to wells so that whatever the level of the ground water, residents could always access some. This could be formidable, but many people had no other choice.   The Agrasen ki baoli has three stories and within the dividers are three levels with angled hallways. Once these passages gave get to well shafts, but these are long dried-up. It is conceivable to walk these corridors’, and a few have perplexing carvings. There are 108 stone cleared steps within the baoli, and they lead down to an purge water supply. Looking down the flight of stairs can make one mixed up. Astoundingly, this structure was totally made by hand. It is in great condition since of government financing. The area around the location, which was once run-down is presently embellished with numerous colorful wall paintings.    

The History of the Agrasen ki baoli Structure

It's assumed  that there was a underfoot here many centuries ago,  for example, that the Bronze Age Indus Valley Civilization built these water preserving structures. Agrasen ki baoli is named after a fabled king who used to live many years ago and who built a kingdom based on trade and industry. This legendary king was connected with the Argawal group who were very prominent in trade.  Wealthy merchants used to build these water reserving structures to gain favor from the Sultan or Emperor. Based on the architectural style of the corridors, it convincible that the structure was built during the Middle Ages, seemingly in the 14 ^th century during the Tughlaq Dynasty.  

Ways to go

By air is the only option to go to Delhi. Air India, China Southern Airlines, Etihad Airways, Hahn Air Systems, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways International, Turkish Airlines have Dhaka-Delhi direct flight. The fare is starting from $175 and the highest price is somewhat $428. The Agrasan Ki Baoli is 14km away from the Indira Gandhi International Airport. There are numerous local buses to reach this historical place. But if it's your first time Delhi visit, you should take a taxi to visit the Agrasan Ki Baoli.

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Written by Sumaiya Tasnim 

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