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[[File:Baoli Ghaus Ali Shah, Farrukhnagar.jpg|alt=Baoli Ghaus Ali Shah Insides|thumb|'''Baoli Ghaus Ali Shah,''' Jhajjar road, [[Gurgaon|Gurugram]]]]<br />
'''Baoli Ghaus Ali Shah''', also known as Ghaus Khan ki Baoli, is an 18th-century [[stepwell]] located in [[Farrukhnagar]], [[Gurgaon district|Gurugram district]], [[Haryana]], India.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Discover the Baoli Ghaus Ali Shah in Gurugram |url=https://www.incredibleindia.gov.in/en/haryana/gurugram/baoli-ghaus-ali-shah |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=Incredible India |language=en}}</ref> Constructed during the reign of Mughal Emperor [[Farrukhsiyar]], it was commissioned by Ghaus Ali Shah, a local chief who served under the emperor.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2019-09-16 |title=Forgotten stepwells fine examples of our heritage |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/gurugram/forgotten-stepwells-fine-examples-of-our-heritage/story-CyzWpFJ78ZsGL7Msu9Z5zI.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231021150606/https://www.hindustantimes.com/gurugram/forgotten-stepwells-fine-examples-of-our-heritage/story-CyzWpFJ78ZsGL7Msu9Z5zI.html |archive-date=2023-10-21 |access-date=2025-01-17 |work=Hindustan Times |language=en-us |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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== Architecture ==<br />
The baoli was built to be a high point for surveying the area and also served as a perennial source of fresh water away from the access of the enemy who might poison or spoil it.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY |url=https://vmis.in/ArchiveCategories/collection_gallery_parent?id=625&siteid=0&minrange=0&maxrange=0&count=24 |website=Virtual Images of Images & Sounds}}</ref> The central water tank is approximately 6.5 meters deep, with an arched verandah overlooking the inner core and a well wall for a pulley system on one side.<ref name=":0" /> The structure also includes chambers on the upper storeys intended for relaxation and recreation.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Baoli Ghaus Ali Shah – Haryana Tourism |url=https://haryanatourism.gov.in/places_of_interest/baoli-ghaus-ali-shah/ |access-date=2025-01-17 |language=en-US}}</ref> The lower level houses a small central circular well surrounded by 21 colonnades.<ref name=":0" /> Built from stone, lime plaster, and bricks, its construction wears some resemblance with the Turkish hammam and reflects the Mughal architectural style prevalent during the 18th century.<ref name=":1" /> <br />
[[File:Baoli Ghas Ali Shah 002.jpg|thumb|The well-surrounded water tank of Baoli Ghas Ali Shah]]<br />
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== Cultural significance ==<br />
Historically, the baoli was used as a water tank catering to the Sheesh Mahal and may have served as a bathing space for women, as evidenced by hidden passages at both ends.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Looking For The Perfect Photo Shoot Spot? There's A Baoli In G-Town That You Need To Explore {{!}} LBB |url=https://lbb.in/delhi/baoli-in-gurgaon-heritage-explore/ |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=LBB, Delhi-NCR |language=en}}</ref> <br />
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In recent years, efforts have been made to preserve and protect Baoli Ghaus Ali Shah.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gurugram: Heavy vehicles barred to preserve historical baoli in Farrukhnagar |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/haryana/heavy-vehicles-barred-to-preserve-historical-baoli-454807/ |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=The Tribune |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[List of Monuments of National Importance in Haryana]]<br />
* [[Stepwell#Delhi_and_Haryana|Stepwells of Haryana]].<br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:Stepwells in India]]<br />
[[Category:Monuments of National Importance in Haryana]]<br />
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Haryana]]<br />
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Haryana]]<br />
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