Bansilalpet Stepwell
| Bansilalpet Stepwell | |
|---|---|
 Bansilalpet stepwell, post restoration, in 2023 | |
| Type | Stepwell |
| Location | Secunderabad, India |
| Coordinates | 17°25′50.2068″N 78°29′35.3515″E / 17.430613000°N 78.493153194°E |
| Built | 17th-century |
| Restored | December 5, 2022 |
  Location of Bansilalpet Stepwell in Hyderabad  Bansilalpet Stepwell (Telangana)  Bansilalpet Stepwell (India) | |
Bansilalpet Stepwell also known as Nagannakunta[1] is a 17th-century stepwell in Hyderabad, India.[2][3]
History
The exact date when the well was built is not exactly known. It is assumed that the well was built around 17th century. The stepwell remained in use well into the 20th century,[3]acting as one of the sources of water for the Gandhi Hospital. The stepwell was earlier known as Naganah Kunta as per a map published in 1954. In 1933, he area surrounding the well was developed into a residential area. The development of this project was funded by a local businessman, Seth Bansilal, after which Naganah Kunta was renamed as Bansilalpet Baori.[3] The stepwell fell into disuse in the 1980s after a few suicides at the well.[2]
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.[3][4] The restored stepwell was inaugurated by K. T. Rama Rao on 5 December, 2022.[5]
Facilities
A cafe, gallery, and amphitheater are located within the premises.
References
- ^ Singh S, Bachan Jeet (3 December 2022). "Revived Bansilalpet stepwell in Secunderabad to open on Dec 5". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Bansilalpet stepwell on path of resurrection". The Hindu. 14 September 2021. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d Datta, Rangan (13 March 2023). "Hyderabad's Bansilalpet stepwell: Ravaged, reimagined, then revived". The Telegraph. My Kolkata. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ "Hyderabad's Bansilalpet stepwell restoration wins UAE government award". The Indian Express. 6 December 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
- ^ "Renovated Bansilalpet stepwell inaugurated amid fanfare". The Hindu. 5 December 2022. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 August 2023.