Water conservation, rainwater harvesting are the buzzwords today but India has known about them from as far as 6 CE.
The Shahi Baori or the royal stepwell located inside the bada Imambada complex in Lucknow has been here since late 1700's (1785-1791 CE) a 5 storey structure made out of local Lakhori bricks is a place worth a visit .
The Shahi Baori or the royal stepwell located inside the bada Imambada complex in Lucknow has been here since late 1700's (1785-1791 CE) a 5 storey structure made out of local Lakhori bricks is a place worth a visit .
The entrance |
The inner area |
The inner areas |
Stairways to lower floors |
Stairways to lower floors |
Restoration work in progress on lower floors by ASI |
Restoration work in progress on lower floors by ASI |
Restoration work in progress on lower floors by ASI |
A guide managing a group weaving some interesting stories |
The Main Area |
The well which is full of silt now |
Silted Well |