Haunted Story of Agrasen Ki Baoli

Agrasen ki Baoli (also known as Ugrasen ki Baodi), designated a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act of 1958, is a 60-meter long and 15-meter wide historical step well on Hailey Road, near Connaught Place, Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India. 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, and the present architecture hints at it being rebuilt in the 14th century during the Tughlag period of Delhi Sultanate. The Baoli is open daily from 9 AM to 5:30 PM

Baoli or bawdy, also referred to as baori or bauri, is a Hindi word (from Sanskrit wapi or vapi, vapika). In Rajasthan and Gujarat the words for step well include baoli, bavadi, vav, vavdi and vavadi. Water temples and temple step wells were built in ancient India. The earliest forms of step well and reservoir were also built in India in places like Dholavira as far back as the Indus Valley Civilisation.

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Facts

The length is 60m and the height is 15 m.

Legends say that the baoli was constructed by Maharaja Ugresen during Mahabharat Time.Agrasen Or Ugrasen Ki Baoli? Legends say that this stepwell was built by the King Agrasen, which is derived from Ugrasen. Even today the nameplate at the entrance says 'Ugrasen Ki Baoli'.

 

Built During The Time Of Mahabharat! It is said that the King Agrasen lived during the time of Mahabharat and the stepwell was built during this time. However, they haven't found any proper evidence to prove this theory.

History of Agrasen Ki Baoli Historical records say that Agrasen Ki Baoli was rebuilt over the old stepwell by the rich Agarwal Community, who are said to be the descendants of Maharaja Agrasen. So, today's structure belongs to the 14th century during the rule of Tuglaqs in Delhi.

A Protected Monument Agrasen ki Baoli is one of the surviving ancient stepwells in Delhi. It is now a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India.

 

There are 108 steps. Lined With 108 Steps Agrasen ki Baoli is definitely an architectural marvel. It has three stories and 108 steps which goes down to the well. Agrasen Ki Baoli also has a resemblance to the baolis or baodis (step wells) in Gujarat and Rajasthan.

Suicidal Black Water The water inside the well of Agrasen Ki Baoli is said to hypnotize people and allure them to commit suicide. It is said that the well had black water, which mysteriously killed people. We do not know how far these stories are true, but the well is almost dry these days. There have been no reports of suicide inside this well.

Film Shooting Location Unique architecture and the rustic ambiance of Agrasen Ki Baoli is much favored by Bollywood. Agrasen Ki Baoli has been featured in many movies and it has turned into one of the famous film shooting locations in Delhi.

The Agresen Ki Baoli in Delhi is considered haunted and is place at 10th position in the list of ten most

haunted places in India.

 

The length is 60m and the height is 15 m.

The place is a famous haunted place of Delhi and is also referred to as baoli of unseen.

The visiting time is from 9am to 5pm. People say that one shouldn’t visit after the dark.

The momentum is protected by ASI under ASI Act, 1958.

Indian Post released a postal stamp in 2012 on the baoli.

There is a small mosque on the west corner.

It is built by lime plaster boulders.

 

The occurrence of supernatural activities an existence of the evil one is controversial and has been debate every now and then. The loud and shrill cry of the bats definitely an up to the evil reputation of the Baoli, and may play a role in increasing eeriness inside the monument. Some believe that the haunted tales are a myth, while some claim to be an eye witnesses to these shocking stories. The mystic architecture definitely needs to your visit. Come and experience the sensation of being alone in the baoli.