Agrasen ki Baoli to collect water

Q.  Agrasen ki Baoli in Delhi is known for
- Published on 09 May 16

a. Astronomical Observatory
b. Rainwater harvesting
c. Shrines of gods and goddesses
d. All of the above

ANSWER: Rainwater harvesting
 
  • Agrasen ki Baoli in Delhi, built-in pre-Lodhi era (14th century) by Raja Agrasen, to collect rainwater during the monsoon.
  • It is designated a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
  • Although there are no known historical records to prove who built Agrasen ki Baoli, it is believed that it was originally built by the legendary king Agrasen during the Mahabharat epic era and rebuilt in the 14th century by the Agrawal community which traces its origin to Maharaja Agrasen.

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