Wednesday, October 14, 2009

RAJAON- KI- BAOLI, MEHRAULI, NEW DELHI, INDIA











Rajaon ki Baoli was built in the 16th century and is a four-tier stepwell with a mosque connected to it. It is a small, intimate mosque, with beautifully etched plaster work.

Arcade around the baoli & its interior




Rajon ki Baoli, stepwell




Rajon ki Baoli, stepwell, built in 1506

"Baoli well"










Well of baoli with semi-circular walkway around it

Rajon ki Baoli mosque and tomb


Tomb and mosque attached to Rajon ki Baoli