Friday, 13 September 2013

Maharaja Agarasen's Baoli lost its historical records.

  Maharaja Agarsen's Baoli


 AGARSEN or Ugarsen ki Baoli is an ancient historical master  piece constructed by Maharaja Agarsen during the Mahabharata epic. Maharaja Agarsen was known for his compassion and benevolence. It is believed that Maharaja Agarsen is the forefather of the Hindu community “Agarwal”. Baoli or Bauri was  chiefly constructed for the preservation of pure water , it was also a source of getting  fresh underground water . Unfortunately, the historical records of the monument were lost.

It is believed that this historical monument was constructed during the 14th century.  The magnificent  structure captivates every eye, the step wells are quite welcoming to the ends of the different chambers. I was surprised that very few people were aware of its historical background. Eventually, I was stunned while standing on the middle of the Baoli and was thinking that how this architecture is still taking breath in the midst of the city? As this monument is designated as a protected monument by the Archeological  Survey of India (ASI), they say it is protected. But the building is so stinking, there is no water anymore. Some beautiful parts of the step wells and the chambers are deteriorating.

I was also amazed by looking at the stamps made by some Mougal Kings, i assume ! Because Why any Hindu architecture used such symbols ? Or this was the sign of destruction of ancient history.