At Humayun’s Tomb complex, 17th Century baoli is given life | Cities News, The Indian Express

At Humayun’s Tomb complex, 17th Century baoli is given life | Cities News, The Indian Express

Written by Somya Lakhani |New Delhi |Published: August 20, 2019 1:33:51 am

At Humayun’s Tomb complex, 17th Century baoli is given life

The AKTC has received funding for the project from the German government. The baoli is expected to be restored by early 2020.

The baoli has three entrances and two storeys

Deep inside the Humayun’s Tomb complex and hidden by lush foliage is a 17th Century baoli (stepwell) — neglected for centuries and ignored by visitors. Early this year, however, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) began restoring the baoli, which was built during Mughal emperor Jahangir’s reign.