Question

Define the main features of baoli

Answer 1

Agrasen ki Baoli (also known as Agrasen ki Baodi), designated a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act of 1958, is a 60-meter long and 15-meter wide historical step well on Hailey Road near Connaught Place, Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India.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,and rebuilt in the 14th century by the Agrawal community which traces its origito Maharaja Agrasen.It is a popular tourist destination and hangout in New Delhi.The Baoli is open for public viewing seven days a week from 9 am to 5.30pm.