Question

why were baoils made in olden days?

Answer 1

Baolis were harvesting structure, earlier made to store water. For avoiding the shortage of water during Dry season.

Answer 2

Hey friend,

In olden days there was no technology or other ways to bring the water to the surface of the ground to use. Therefore, baolis also known as step-wells were created. The ground was dug till the water and a staircase was made in order to reach that water But since the advent of pipes and motor technology to pull the water ground a small hole in the ground, the use of baoli is no more.

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