Agrasen ki Baoli (Ugrasen ki Baoli)
Agrasen ki Baoli (also known
as Agar Sain ki Baoli or Ugrasen ki Baoli), designated a protected monument by
the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) under the Ancient Monuments
and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act of 1958, is a 60-meter long
and 15-meter wide historical step well on Hailey Road near Connaught Place, a
short walk from Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India.Although there are no known
historical records to prove who built Agrasen ki Baoli, it is believed that it
was originally built by the legendary king Agrasen during the Mahabharat epic
era and rebuilt in the 14th century by the Agrawal community which traces its
origin to Maharaja Agrasen.
It is among a few of its kind
in Delhi. Some parts of the well, with 103 steps, are permanently immersed in
water. The visible parts of this historical step well consist of three levels.
Each level is lined with arched niches on both sides.
How to reach???
By Train:- Take any train for
New Delhi Railway Station and then auto rickshaw from station to agersen ki
Baoli its hardly 5 to 6 KM from there.
By Delhi Metro:- If you are
planning to visit this place through Delhi Metro then nearest Metro Station is
Barakhamba Metro Station on Blue Line.
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ReplyDeleteGood information. I love to visit this place. Have you been to Rajon ki Baoli in Mehrauli?
ReplyDeleteThank you and Yes, I have been to rajon ki baoli, mehrauli, and very soon i will update all the information related to rajon ki baoli also.
DeleteAgarsen ki baoli has unique structure which is quite different from the traditional round shape. It has three levels where each level has an arched area, which was used as a resting place. The center of the well has water and the water is also linked to a well dug in a covered platform. The gallery and chambers surrounded walls of Agarsen ki baoli are carved profusely. These chambers used to become cool and provide quiet retreats during summers. Check out more about Agrasen ki baoli.
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