Choron ki Baoli, Stepwell in Maham, India.
Choron ki Baoli is a stepwell with three chambers connected by 101 steps leading down to a circular well built with bricks and cement blocks. The structure is divided into three levels, each descending toward the water storage area.
The stepwell was built between 1658 and 1659 during Emperor Shah Jahan's reign and commissioned by Saidu Kala, a local official in the Mughal administration. It was constructed at a time when such wells were important infrastructure projects across the region.
The structure shows rooms designed for travelers and gatherings, reflecting the Indian tradition of combining water sources with community spaces. This layout allowed people to meet and access water in a single location.
The monument is located in Haryana's Rohtak district and remains accessible for visitors interested in ancient water management systems. Descending the steps requires care and sturdy footwear, especially when moisture is present.
The structure was engineered with three separate chambers, each capable of holding different water volumes and demonstrating advanced hydraulic knowledge from the Mughal period. This multi-chamber arrangement was unusual and allowed flexible water storage depending on the season.
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