Rajon Ki Baoli
28°31′12.94″N 77°11′00.28″E / 28.5202611°N 77.1834111°E
Rajon ki Baoli also referred as Rajon ki Bain is a famous stepwell in Mehrauli Archaeological Park of Delhi, India.[1][2]
It was commissioned by Daulat Khan in 1506 CE, an administrator of the Lodi dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.[3][4]
The enclosure of Rajon Ki Baoli includes a mosque and a tomb.
The name Rajon Ki Baoli is derived from the 'Rajbirs' or 'Mistris' - the term used for masons. It got its name in early 20th century because of the masons that moved in permanently into the area.
From the North, the steps lead down to the water filled in the
Architecture
The monument gives its first impression of the
Location
The Rajon Ki Baoli is located in the Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Jamali Kamali in the Mehrauli area of South Delhi. The site is located near the Adham Khan's Tomb and Gandhak Ki Baoli.[7]
Gallery
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Side walls of the Baoli
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Facing the mosque and entrance, Rajon Ki Baoli
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Facing the mihrab at Rajon Ki Baoli
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Rajon ki Baoli arcade around the well
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Tomb and Mosque at the baoli
Nearby ancient monuments
- Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb, located in the Archaeological Village complex in Mehrauli, Delhi, India.
- The Tomb of Ghiyas ud din Balban is located in Mehrauli, New Delhi, India.
- Mughal Emperor Akbar.
See also
- Stepwells of India
- Rani ki vav, UNESCO heritage listed
- List of stepwells in India by states
References
- ^ "Rajon Ki Baoli". india9.com. Retrieved 16 June 2010.
- Indian Express. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- ^ "10 Stepwells in India From Different Eras of History | Holidify". www.holidify.com. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
- ^ "Sun, stone and water: Rajon ki baoli, Mehrauli". www.indiawaterportal.org. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
- ^ "Sun, stone and water: Rajon ki baoli, Mehrauli | India Water Portal". www.indiawaterportal.org. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
- ^ City, So (15 June 2020). "Built During The Time Of Sikander Lodhi, Take A Peek Into The Royal Rajon Ki Baoli In Mehrauli". So City. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ISBN 978-1-78701-233-2.
External links
Media related to Rajon ki Baoli at Wikimedia Commons