Stepwells (also known as vavs or baori) are wells, cisterns or ponds with a long corridor of steps that descend to the water level. Stepwells played a significant role in defining subterranean architecture in western India from the 7th to the 19th century. [1] .

The common English term ‘stepwell’ encompasses two main types of structures and their hybrids: the bavdi, baoli or vav (as it is called in neighbouring Gujarat), is typically a sheltered stepped well where a deep well spilling into a rectangular tank is reached by descending levels of steps from one side (Fig. 1); while jhalra are square ...

2024年5月25日 · Toorji Ka Jhalra Bavdi is an architectural marvel located in Jodhpur. Built during the 18 th century by Maharaja Abhay Singh and his Maharani Toorji the main idea behind this construction was to provide the locals a source of freshwater.

Adalaj Stepwell or Rudabai Stepwell is a stepwell located in the small town of Adalaj, close to Gandhinagar city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It was built in 1498 in the memory of Rana Veer Singh of the Vaghela dynasty.

2024年9月10日 · Tucked away in the inner bylanes of old Jodhpur, Toorji Ka Jhalra bavdi was constructed in the 1740s by Maharani Toorji, the wife of then king Maharaja Abhay Singh. As per their traditional customs, all the queens of Jodhpur built stepwells for their people as …

Bavdi (बावड़ी) Gram Panchayat is a Rural Local Body in Sailana Panchayat Samiti part of Ratlam Zila Parishad. There are total 6 Villages under Bavdi Gram Panchayat jurisdiction. Gram Panchayat Sailana is further divided into 20 Wards.

2025年1月7日 · Toorji Ka Jhalra Bavdi is an ancient stepwell located in the Blue city of Jodhpur. It was constructed in 1740 by Maharani Tanwar Ji, the spouse of Jodhpur’s ruler Maharaja Abhay Singh Ji. The stepwell was part of the water harvesting system of the city and was designed in an exquisite manner.

2022年5月17日 · Treading Deep waters at the Toorji ka Jhalra Bavdi, a stepwell with one of the finest architecture in Jodhpur. Jodhpur, The Blue City is the second-largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur. With Numerous Forts and Royal Mahals, Temples , and places that take your breath away, a place that went unnoticed even by Wikipedia.

2023年10月23日 · अगर बावड़ी कि परिभाषा कि बात करें तो यह एक सिढ्डीयों से बनी विशेष प्रकार कि श्रृंखला होती है, जिनका उपयोग भूमिगत जल स्रोत तक पहुंचने हेतु किया जाता है ये मुख्यतया चूना पत्थर व ईंटों से निर्मित होती है तथा इनका स्तर भूमिगत कुंए, कुण्ड या जो भी जल स्रोत है तक सीमित होता है। यह भी पढे : History of Modern India Important Questions | आधुनिक भारत के इ...