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💧 Badi Baoli Stepwell The ‘Big Stepwell’ of Qutb Shahi Tombs | Built 400+ years ago | Restored from collapse by Tata Trusts & AKTC | Hyderabad, Telangana 🏛️ Badi Baoli (Big Stepwell) – one of the six historic stepwells located within the Qutb Shahi Tombs complex in Ibrahim Bagh, near Golconda Fort, Hyderabad, Telangana . Built over 400 years ago by Sultan Qutb-ul-Mulk , the first ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, this massive quadrangular edifice is one of the first structures visible near the entrance of the necropolis. The name “Badi Baoli” literally translates to “big stepwell”. After part of it collapsed due to heavy rains, the stepwell was restored to its former glory by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) with support from Tata Trusts and the Telangana Department of Heritage. Today, it can store up to 2 crore litres (20 million litres) of water , used for construction and irrigation at the heritage park. All six baolis of the Qut...

💧 Idgah Baoli Stepwell The grandest stepwell of Qutb Shahi Tombs | 2.8 million litre capacity | Restored by Aga Khan Trust | Hyderabad, Telangana 🏛️ Idgah Baoli (Stepwell) – a magnificent, often‑overlooked stepwell located within the Qutb Shahi Tombs complex in Ibrahim Bagh, near Golconda Fort, Hyderabad, Telangana . Believed to pre‑date the royal necropolis, this massive baoli is constructed from hand‑dressed granite stones in a minimalist, geometric style – a stark contrast to the ornate stucco tombs around it. With a restored water capacity of 2.8 million litres , it is the grandest of the six stepwells in the Qutb Shahi Heritage Park. The stepwell was recently restored to its 19th‑century appearance by the Department of Archaeology and Museums with support from the US Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation , in coordination with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) . Accessible through the Qutb Shahi Tombs complex, it offers a serene...

💧 Bansilalpet Stepwell Nagannakunta – A 17th Century Baoli Revived as Hyderabad's First Drinking Water Stepwell 📍 Bansilalpet Stepwell (also known as Nagannakunta) is a historic six-level stepwell located in the Bansilalpet area of Secunderabad , Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Dating back to the 17th century Asif-Jahi period , this magnificent baoli lay buried under 2,000 tonnes of debris for over four decades before being restored to its former glory. Inaugurated on 5 December 2022 by Municipal Administration Minister K. T. Rama Rao, it is the first stepwell in Telangana to provide clean drinking water and has become a model for heritage conservation and sustainable water management across the state. 💧 17th Century | 6 Levels 💧 22 Lakh Litre Capacity 💧 50 ft Deep (Main) | 60 ft Deep (Original) 💧 ₹4 Cr Restoration Cost 💧 2,000+ Tonnes Debris Removed ...

🕌 Toli Masjid The Damri Mosque – A Gem of Qutb Shahi Architecture Hidden in Hyderabad's Old City 📍 Toli Masjid (also known as Damri Masjid) is located in Ramsingh Pura, Karwan area of the Old City , Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Situated on the road connecting Golconda Fort to Purana Pul , this mosque is just 2 kilometers from Golconda Fort on the way to Charminar. It is considered the finest example of Qutb Shahi architecture , ranking next only to the Mecca Masjid among the mosques of Hyderabad's old city. 🕌 Built 1671 CE 👑 Qutb Shahi architecture 💰 Built with "damri" coins 🏛️ ASI heritage site 🏆 INTACH award winner 💧 350-year-old stepwell A Hidden Gem of Qutb Shahi Architecture: Toli Masjid stands as one of the finest examples of Qutb Shahi architectural brilliance in Hyderabad. B...