I knew of Agrasen Ki Baoli for quite sometime now. Sometimes I made elaborate plans to go there. But I never succeeded till yesterday! And when I went, I was not even carrying my camera, I used my cell phone to take pictures!
Agrasen Ki Baoli, New Delhi
About its history I am quoting from Wikipedia–
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.
This description corresponds with the ASI inscription stone outside the monument. I had actually gone to meet my old friend from school and while we were having coffee at CP, she asked if there was a historical monument around. And I (or rather the auto driver) took her to Agrasen Ki Baoli.
College Students at Agrasen Ki Baoli
In the present times it seems to be a popular hangout with college students! I could spot only a few tourists but many SLRs. I could see a lot of chairs piled high in a corner but no operation cafe on this day.
Agrasen Ki Baoli
We walked to the bottom of the step well but saw no water. There were stairs going further down but two people were sitting there and when we asked them what was there, they discouraged us to go any further. I am sure they didn’t want to move from there perch.
Ancient and Modern at Agrasen Ki Baoli, New Delhi
I was quite amazed at the view that the top of the steps presented. I could see the modern buildings of CP as well as this fascinating monument at the same time! I hope the next time I end there I would have my main camera as well.
PS. If you want to go, the nearest metro station is Barahkhamba Road. The auto guy will charge you 20-30 rupees from there.
lovely photos, Mridula! i too have heard of it, but have yet to go there…
Cool photos. One of my stories mentions this place.
Is this in the vicinity of CP ? Amazing. Have lived in Delhi for so many years and was unaware of its existence.
Wonderful capture of nice historic place…….
This is looking nice place in between huge and modern buildings in capital of India.
Thank you Sam.
It’s interesting that the city has grown around this stepped well. As students of architecture, we drew plans and sections of stepped wells – the Adalaj vav in Ahmedabad and the Rani ni vav in Patan and learnt how they were used by travellers for resting, en route to another settlement. Thinking about how towns grow and wrap themselves around history is quite fascinating.
Loved the photographs!
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Thanks Anu, I also ended up there by chance.
Damyanti is that story online to read? Please share the link.
Yes Rama this is quite close to Barahkhamba Road 😀
Thanks Debopam.
Thank you so much for that insight Indian Bazaars.
Thanks Niranjan.
Even I long to see this baoli..have heard a lot about this place. Thanx for sharing..i guess this is my next weekend hangout 🙂
I hope you went there Shilpi.
This is news to me–you do hunt out interesting places in the heart of Delhi. I have to see this imposing structure on my next visit.Thnks a ton Mridula!
No Indu I usually try to put 200-300km between me and Delhi whenever possible. 😀
Its on my list too for a long time..lets see when I get to make a visit!
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I hope you have been there by now 😀
Thanks for this dude
It is dudess actually 😀 ma’am would be nicer 😀