what is the importance of red fort baoli
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The Baoli is believed to be of Tuqhlaq era, which was renovated by Shah Jahan when the Red Fort was being constructed. The Baoli served as a major source of water for the entire Fort. The Baoli was of great importance during the Mughal Era. During the British Era, the Baoli was used to imprison rebels. The platforms within the Baoli was converted into a makeshift prison. However, even at that time, Baoli had water inside it.
The Baoli is believed to be of Tuqhlaq era, which was renovated by Shah Jahan when the Red Fort was being constructed. The Baoli served as a major source of water for the entire Fort. The Baoli was of great importance during the Mughal Era. During the British Era, the Baoli was used to imprison rebels. The platforms within the Baoli was converted into a makeshift prison. However, even at that time, Baoli had water inside it. The stepped well changed ownership multiple times after India’s independence and finally Archeological Survey of India was made the sole owner of the Baoli along with the Red Fort complex. Archeological Survey of India renovated the Baoli to its previous glory. Despite being of multiple uses and a rich history, the Baoli till date is preserved to its original form with water flooding the major part of the well. However, with recent Metro construction near Red Fort, for the first time, the water level depleted to the the lowest level. However, authorities have taken the necessary steps to preserve the Baoli and its water level.