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 |
Bansilalpet Stepwell is a 17th-century stepwell in Hyderabad, India.[1][2]
History
[edit]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
[edit]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][3] The restored stepwell was inaugurated by K. T. Rama Rao on 5 December, 2022.[4]
Facilities
[edit]A cafe, gallery, and amphitheater are located within the premises.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Bansilalpet stepwell on path of resurrection". The Hindu. 14 September 2021. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
- ^ a b 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.