Agrasen ki Baoli

Agrasen ki Baoli

Agrasen ki Baoli is a 60 meter long and 15 meter wide, step well on Hailey Road near Connaught Place. It was constructed in 14th century, by Agrawal community which traces its origin to Maharaja Agrasen [ [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1521845410.cms Agrasen ki Baoli gets new lease of life] The Times of India, January 2, 2002.]

Architecture

Its among few of its kind in Delhi. Some parts of well are permanently immersed in water. The visible parts of step well consists of three levels. Each level is lined with arched niches on both sides. From architectural perspective it considered tughlaq period.

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