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The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), World Monuments Fund India (WMFI), and TCS Foundation worked together to restore the 16th-century stepwell, ‘Rajon ki Baoli’ in Mehrauli Archaeological Park, New Delhi.
The restoration of the baoli (reservoir) involved cleaning, de-silting, and connecting it to proper drainage systems.
Fish were introduced to help maintain water quality in the stepwell.
Traditional materials like lime plaster and mortar were used to preserve the stepwell’s original structure.
The restoration was based on historical records to maintain the authenticity of the site from the Lodi era.
Rajon ki Baoli
Rajon ki Baoli was built around 1506 during the Lodi dynasty and showcases Lodi-era architecture and water engineering.
The baoli is a four-tiered stepwell designed to store water and provide shade and rest for travellers.
It features elegant arched colonnades, ornate stucco medallions with floral and geometric patterns, and finely carved stone elements.
The baoli covers an area of 1,610 square meters and descends to a depth of 13.4 meters.
The main tank of the baoli measures 23 by 10 meters at its base.
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