BAOLI @ FEROZE SHAH KOTLA
BAOLI @
FEROZE SHAH KOTLA
New Delhi
Hon’ble Prime Minister, as part of the commemorative celebration of the 75th anniversary of our independence, envisioned protecting traditional water bodies for ensuring water security of cities by involving youth and the community. Bearing this vision in mind, the Government of India has launched ‘Mission Amrit Sarovar – Jal Dharohar Sanrakshan’
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Government of India
Project under:
All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi
is a statutory body, and a national-level council for technical education,
under the Department of Higher Education.
Water Body
Baoli at Feroze Shah Kotla
New Delhi
The 14th-century citadel is seen from the name feroz shah, which is currently notable solely for its magnificent stadium. Feroz Shah Tughlaq was the one who built Firoz Shah Kotla. Within the fort's compound are some stunning gardens, mosques, and mansions. Although several of the fort's buildings are in ruins, the baoli is still in fine shape. Because of its distinctive shape, this baoli is very important architecturally. This is Delhi's only circular baoli, which was built post Tughlaq’s decision to shift the capital from Tughlaqabad due to water scarcity. A 9m deep water tank is located inside the baoli of Feroz Shah Kotla, which has an exterior diameter of 33 metres. It has the largest baoli in terms of area in Delhi and has subterranean apartments and was once covered with a roof. In contrast to typical Delhi baolis, which had steps that reach all the way down to the water, this one has a sophisticated pulley system with pipelines and channels.
Team:
Intern Student Team 'Baoli at Feroze Shah Kotla, New Delhi'
Faculty of Architecture & Ekistics
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
(A Central University)
(NAAC Accredited 'A++' Grade)