Bansilalpet Stepwell

Bansilalpet Stepwell is a 17th-century stepwell in Hyderabad, India.[1]

The stepwell

History

Dating back to the 17th century, the stepwell remained into use well into the 20th century, acting as one of the sources of water for the Gandhi Hospital. The stepwell fell into disuse in the 1980s after a few suicides at the well.[1]

Restoration

The well was restored in 2022 by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and The Rainwater Project. More than 2000 tons of debris was removed during the restoration process.[2] The restored stepwell was inaugurated by K. T. Rama Rao on 5 December, 2022.[3]

Facilities

A cafe, gallery, and amphitheater are located within the premises.

Artefacts on display at the gallery

References
  1. "Bansilalpet stepwell on path of resurrection". The Hindu. 2021-09-14. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  2. "Hyderabad's Bansilalpet stepwell restoration wins UAE government award". The Indian Express. 2022-12-06. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  3. "Renovated Bansilalpet stepwell inaugurated amid fanfare". The Hindu. 2022-12-05. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
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