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Bansilalpet Stepwell
Bansilalpet Stepwell, also known as ''Nagannakunta'', is a 17th-century stepwell in Hyderabad, India. It was restored in 2022 by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and The Rainwater Project. History The exact date when the well was built is not exactly known. It is assumed that the well was built around 17th century during the Asaf Jahi dynasty, Asif-Jahi period. The stepwell remained in use well into the 20th century, acting as one of the sources of water for the Gandhi Medical College, Gandhi Hospital. The stepwell was earlier known as ''Naganah Kunta'' as per a map published in 1954. It also noted that there was a garden of tamarind and Borassus, palmyra trees surrounding the stepwell. In 1933, the area surrounding the well was developed into a residential area. The development of this project was funded by a local businessman, Seth Bansilal, after which Naganah Kunta was renamed as ''Bansilalpet Baori''. The stepwell fell into disuse in the 1980s after a few suic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stepwell
Stepwells (also known as vav or baori) are wells, cisterns or ponds with a long corridor of steps that descend to the water level. Stepwells played a significant role in defining subterranean architecture in western India from the 7th to the 19th century. Some stepwells are multi-storeyed and can be accessed by a Persian wheel which is pulled by a bull to bring water to the first or second floor. They are most common in western India and are also found in the other more arid regions of the Indian subcontinent, extending into Pakistan. The construction of stepwells is mainly utilitarian, though they may include embellishments of architectural significance, and be temple tanks. Stepwells are examples of the many types of storage and irrigation tanks that were developed in India, mainly to cope with seasonal fluctuations in water availability. A basic difference between stepwells on one hand, and tanks and wells on the other, is that stepwells make it easier for people to reach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
