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New Indian Express
17-05-2025
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- New Indian Express
Archaeological Survey of India restores 16th-century stepwell in Delhi's Mehrauli
NEW DELHI: The conservation of the 16th-century stepwell, Rajon Ki Baoli, located in the heart of Mehrauli's historic archaeological site, has been completed. This Lodi-era structure, originally designed to store water and provide shelter to travellers, is now open to the public. As part of the Rs 125 crore restoration project, officials have cleaned and desilted the baoli, while also connecting it to a proper drainage system. To maintain water quality, fish have been introduced into the stepwell. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) termed the revival of the structure a 'significant step toward protecting India's cultural and environmental heritage'. The project was launched last year around in collaboration with the World Monuments Fund India (WMFI) and the TCS Foundation. It was a part of WMFI's Historic Water Systems of India initiative, funded by the foundation, aligning with the World Monuments Fund's Climate Heritage Initiative.
India Gazette
16-05-2025
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- India Gazette
Archaeological Survey of India restores Rajon ki Baoli in Delhi's Mehrauli; monument now open for public
New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): In a significant step toward protecting India's cultural and environmental heritage, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), in collaboration with the World Monuments Fund India (WMFI) and the TCS Foundation, has successfully completed the conservation work of Rajon ki Baoli, a 16th- century stepwell, located in Mehrauli Archaeological Park, New Delhi. According to an official release from the Ministry of Culture, this project was a part of WMFI's Historic Water Systems of India initiative, funded by the TCS Foundation, aligning with the World Monuments Fund's Climate Heritage Initiative. It highlights the importance of restoring traditional water systems as sustainable solutions for water management in the face of climate change. Under ASI's supervision, the restoration work included cleaning, desilting, structural repair, and water quality improvements, using traditional materials and techniques. The baoli was cleaned, desilted, and connected to proper drainage systems. Fish were introduced to help maintain water quality. Traditional materials like lime plaster and mortar were used to preserve the original character of the structure. The restoration was guided by historical records to retain the site's Lodi-era authenticity. In addition to the restoration, the ASI and its partners engaged local communities to promote awareness of the Baoli's cultural and ecological value. Educational programs and participatory conservation activities were designed to ensure the site's long-term care. Built around 1506 during the Lodi dynasty, Rajon ki Baoli stands as a testament to Lodhi-era architecture and traditional water engineering. This four-tiered stepwell was thoughtfully designed not only to store water but also to offer shade and rest to travellers. Its elegant arched colonnades, ornate stucco medallions with floral and geometric patterns, and finely carved stone elements reflect the artistic sophistication of the time. Spanning across the area of 1,610 square meters, this Baoli descends to a depth of 13.4 meters, with the main tank measuring 23 by 10 meters at its base. Rajon ki Baoli is now open to the public. (ANI)
The Hindu
16-05-2025
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- The Hindu
ASI completes conservation work in Lodhi-era stepwell
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), in collaboration with the World Monuments Fund India (WMFI) and the TCS Foundation, has successfully completed the conservation work of 'Rajon ki Baoli', a 16th-century stepwell, located in Mehrauli Archaeological Park in New Delhi. Under ASI's supervision, the restoration work included cleaning, de-silting, structural repair, and water quality improvements, using traditional materials and techniques. Also Read | Battle of ideas over Delhi's ruins 'The 'baoli' (reservoir) was cleaned, de-silted, and connected to proper drainage systems. Fish were introduced to help maintain water quality. Traditional materials like lime plaster and mortar were used to preserve the original character of the structure. The restoration was guided by historical records to retain the site's Lodi-era authenticity', a senior ASI official said. In addition to the restoration, the ASI and its partners engaged local communities to promote awareness of the Baoli's cultural and ecological value. Educational programs and participatory conservation activities were designed to ensure the site's long-term care. Built around 1506 during the Lodi dynasty, Rajon ki Baoli stands as a testament to Lodhi-era architecture and traditional water engineering. This four-tiered stepwell was thoughtfully designed not only to store water but also to offer shade and rest to travellers. Its elegant arched colonnades, ornate stucco medallions with floral and geometric patterns, and finely carved stone elements reflect the artistic sophistication of the time. Spanning an area of 1,610 square meters, this Baoli descends to a depth of 13.4 meters, with the main tank measuring 23 by 10 meters at its base. This project was a part of WMFI's Historic Water Systems of India initiative, funded by the TCS Foundation, aligning with the World Monuments Fund's Climate Heritage Initiative. It highlights the importance of restoring traditional water systems as sustainable solutions for water management in the face of climate change, an official statement by the Union Ministry of Culture said.
The Print
16-05-2025
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- The Print
Delhi's 16th-century Rajon ki Baoli open to public after conservation work
Built around 1506 during the Lodi dynasty, Rajon ki Baoli stands as a testament to Lodi-era architecture and traditional water engineering, the officials said. The conservation project was undertaken by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), in collaboration with the World Monuments Fund India (WMFI). New Delhi, May 16 (PTI) Rajon ki Baoli, a 16th-century stepwell located in south Delhi's Mehrauli Archaeological Park, has been opened to the public after years of conservation, ASI officials said on Friday. 'The restoration was guided by historical records to retain the site's Lodi-era authenticity,' an official said. Traditional materials like lime plaster and mortar were used to preserve the original character of the structure, the officials added. The four-tiered stepwell was thoughtfully designed not only to store water but also to offer shade and rest to travellers. Its elegant arched colonnades, ornate stucco medallions with floral and geometric patterns, and finely-carved stone elements reflect the artistic sophistication of the time. 'Spanning across the area of 1,610 square metres, this baoli descends to a depth of 13.4 metres, with the main tank measuring 23 by 10 metres at its base,' the Ministry of Culture said in a statement. 'In a significant step toward protecting India's cultural and environmental heritage, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), in collaboration with the World Monuments Fund India (WMFI) and the TCS Foundation, has successfully completed the conservation work of Rajon ki Baoli, a 16th-century stepwell, located in Mehrauli Archaeological Park,' it added. The officials said the conservation work was carried out in the last couple of years by a 'joint team of the ASI and the WMFI'. 'This project was a part of the WMFI's Historic Water Systems of India initiative, funded by the TCS Foundation, aligning with the World Monuments Fund's Climate Heritage Initiative,' the statement said. It highlights the importance of restoring traditional water systems as sustainable solutions for water management in the face of climate change. Under the ASI's supervision, the restoration work included cleaning, de-silting, structural repair and water-quality improvements, using traditional materials and techniques, the officials said. 'The baoli was cleaned, de-silted and connected to proper drainage systems. Fish were introduced to help maintain water quality,' the statement said. In addition to the restoration, the ASI and its partners engaged local communities to promote awareness on the stepwell's cultural and ecological value. Educational programmes and participatory conservation activities were designed to ensure the site's long-term care, the statement said. Rajon ki Baoli is now open to the public, it added. PTI KND RC This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
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- Hindustan Times
Delhi's 16th-century Rajon ki Baoli open to public after conservation work
New Delhi, Rajon ki Baoli, a 16th-century stepwell located in south Delhi's Mehrauli Archaeological Park, has been opened to the public after years of conservation, ASI officials said on Friday. The conservation project was undertaken by the Archaeological Survey of India , in collaboration with the World Monuments Fund India . Built around 1506 during the Lodi dynasty, Rajon ki Baoli stands as a testament to Lodi-era architecture and traditional water engineering, the officials said. "The restoration was guided by historical records to retain the site's Lodi-era authenticity," an official said. Traditional materials like lime plaster and mortar were used to preserve the original character of the structure, the officials added. The four-tiered stepwell was thoughtfully designed not only to store water but also to offer shade and rest to travellers. Its elegant arched colonnades, ornate stucco medallions with floral and geometric patterns, and finely-carved stone elements reflect the artistic sophistication of the time. "Spanning across the area of 1,610 square metres, this baoli descends to a depth of 13.4 metres, with the main tank measuring 23 by 10 metres at its base," the Ministry of Culture said in a statement. "In a significant step toward protecting India's cultural and environmental heritage, the Archaeological Survey of India , in collaboration with the World Monuments Fund India and the TCS Foundation, has successfully completed the conservation work of Rajon ki Baoli, a 16th-century stepwell, located in Mehrauli Archaeological Park," it added. The officials said the conservation work was carried out in the last couple of years by a "joint team of the ASI and the WMFI". "This project was a part of the WMFI's Historic Water Systems of India initiative, funded by the TCS Foundation, aligning with the World Monuments Fund's Climate Heritage Initiative," the statement said. It highlights the importance of restoring traditional water systems as sustainable solutions for water management in the face of climate change. Under the ASI's supervision, the restoration work included cleaning, de-silting, structural repair and water-quality improvements, using traditional materials and techniques, the officials said. "The baoli was cleaned, de-silted and connected to proper drainage systems. Fish were introduced to help maintain water quality," the statement said. In addition to the restoration, the ASI and its partners engaged local communities to promote awareness on the stepwell's cultural and ecological value. Educational programmes and participatory conservation activities were designed to ensure the site's long-term care, the statement said. Rajon ki Baoli is now open to the public, it added.
