Delhi’s Baolis: The Forgotten Stepwells Preserving the City’s Water Heritage

Описание: Delhi’s Baolis: The Forgotten Stepwells Preserving the City’s Water Heritage #baoli #delhi #shorts

Delhi, the city of empires, holds within it an extraordinary yet forgotten water heritage — the baolis (stepwells). These ancient structures were not just water reservoirs but also places of community gathering, spirituality, and architectural marvels. From the iconic Agrasen ki Baoli in Connaught Place to the sacred Nizamuddin Baoli, from the mighty Tughlaqabad Fort Baoli to the lesser-known Wazirpur Baoli, each stepwell narrates a story of Delhi’s past — of kings, saints, travelers, and commoners who depended on them for survival.

Built between the Delhi Sultanate, Mughal, and even earlier periods, these baolis are examples of sustainable architecture, designed to conserve rainwater and groundwater. Today, some stand restored, others lie in ruins, but all of them are a reminder of how water shaped Delhi’s civilization.

Exploring these stepwells is like walking into a hidden layer of history — mysterious, sacred, and timeless.

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