“We are not makers of history. We are made LIFESTYLE by history.” MARTIN LUTHER KING JR, AMERICAN ACTIVIST 03 CITY TRAVEL ater has always stepwells were also used as a Baolis of Delhi been a driving source of ground water in an- A HINT OF HISTORY force of nature cient times during summer. and man has been Baolis were usually built near ➤ Baolis were found in the ruins of Indus elhi, with its rich history is baolis are a great example of the W full of notable monuments architectural mastery of ancient doing his best to conserve it temples and mosques and peo- Valley Civilisation such as Dholavira and D since ages. In ancient times, ple residing in those areas used Mohenjo-daro. and other structures of eras gone India. For the uninitiated, check out people built well-planned step- to visit these stepwells for a by. They remind you of the glory of these popular baolis of Delhi and wells, also known as baolis, to bath or to wash their clothes. ➤ The Great Bath – the cylindrical brick conserve water. The cool baolis (because they lined wells found in Mohenjo-daro, which India and its smart architecture – the stories related to them. were filled with water) also was built almost 4,000 years ago is con- What exactly are baolis? served as a resting place for sidered as the predecessor of the step- Baolis are stepwells mainly people to shelter themselves used as reservoirs to collect wa- from the oppressive heat of well which we now identify as baolis. Rajon ki Baoli ter during rainy season. These sweaty summer months. NING W AR IT This majestic three-storey E H L baoli, situated in the Mehrauli Archaeological T Newspaper in I Education E Park, is believed to have M I E S N been built during the reign of Sikandar Lodi in 1516 by Agrasen ki Baoli Daulat Khan – the last ruler of the Lodi dynasty. The Hidden amidst corporate baoli’s name is derived from buildings and residential the term ‘Rajbirs’ meaning Rajon ki Baoli was used by masons apartments of central masons. Generally assumed to be a who had moved in permanently into a Delhi, this 108 steps stepwell for the kings for its name, mosque built adjacent to the stepwell. Want baoli is one of its kind. to know about Sitting quietly in the urban jungle of Lutyens’ Gandhak ki Baoli the history and Delhi, Agrasen Ki Baoli is relevance of ancient a prominent landmark of As the name suggests, this baoli, Barakhamba road, Delhi. situated in the Mehrauli baolis in the capital? Archaeological Park, smells ➤ The architectural Here’s all about acidic due to the present of sul- structure of the baoli phur in its water. There is a belief them… suggests that it was built that the water has some curative during the Lodi Period, properties in it. This baoli dates but according to a legend back to the period of Iltumish in it is said to be built by the 13th century. King Agrasen of the Agrawal dynasty. This baoli is not merely a slice Baoli of Nizamuddin of history for the visitors This one is more than just an but also full of interest- architectural site for the ing stories that lie believers of the popular sufi beneath its strong and saint Hazrat Nizamuddin. A leg- sturdy steps. end has it that this baoli was ➤ Visitors have claimed built by the saint all by himself. Baolis and Bollywood that they were slapped He started digging a stepwell around the same time when the Agrasen Ki Baoli became a tourist by someone in this place then ruler of Delhi, Ghiyas-ud- attraction after the release of Aamir when alone. These eerie Din Tughlaq, was building his Hazrat Nizamuddin. However, the saint Khan starrer ‘PK’. Later, movies like claims have lent this own city – Tughlakabad. A strife arose simply blessed the baoli and lit the ‘Sultan’ and ‘Shubh Mangal Savdhan’ baoli a haunted reputa- between the two and Ghiyas-ud-Din lamps with water and continued build- were also shot in this iconic baoli tion that has only added to its popularity. ceased labourers and oil supply to ing the stepwell. COMPILED BY NEELAM BAGHA RECIPE SMART LIVING Spicy Apple Chips INGREDIENTS 4 apples, make sure they These habits burn a hole in You might have had regular yellow are sliced thin banana chips many times, now 3 tbsp sugar let’s try something new. Here’s the spicy tangy yet healthy chips Salt as required your pocket! recipe with the goodness of 2 tsp powdered cinnamon es, we know that the nutritious apples and spices world we live in to- 1 cup virgin olive oil day is pretty expen- sive. From travel- HOW TO MAKE 1 tsp black pepper Y ling to eating out or even go- For making this ing away for a weekend can mouth-watering end up burning a hole in your Step 1: pocket. 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