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 .
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| The entrance |
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| The inner area |
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| The inner areas |
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| Stairways to lower floors |
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| Stairways to lower floors |
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| Restoration work in progress on lower floors by ASI |
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| Restoration work in progress on lower floors by ASI |
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| Restoration work in progress on lower floors by ASI |
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| A guide managing a group weaving some interesting stories |
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| The Main Area |
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| The well which is full of silt now |
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| Silted Well |
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