SHERGARH STEPWELL
(Chenari - IN)
24.825000,83.733300
24.825000,83.733300
Description
A man-made stepwell within the fortress at »Sheregurh« (Shergarh, Shahbad district) commences with »… two apertures with steps leading down to two subterranean apartments [compare –>Shergarh Dungeon]. The one is a Bauli [baoli], or well, entirely arched above, and consists of an octagon perhaps 12 feet [3.6 m] each side, with a window in each side, and surrounded by gallery 8 or 9 feet [2.4 m to 2.7 m] wide. The water is good but does not overflow, and what number of people it would supply I do not know.« (BUCHANAN [HAMILTON], F 1926: 109).
Documents
Bibliography 22/05/2016- Buchanan [Hamilton], Francis 1926.
History
EXPLORATION HISTORY: 1812.02.13: Francis BUCHANAN (later HAMILTON 1926: 109) visited and explored.
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | SHERGARH UNDERGROUNDS | ||
| 10.7 | GUPTADHAM | ||
| 25.0 | MOKWA HILL (Cave at) | ||
| 25.0 | PATESAR HILL (Cave at) | ||
| 25.0 | JHAPIA HILL (Cave at) | ||
| 25.0 | BADKI GORIYA (Cave at) | ||
| 25.0 | DUGHA (Cave at) | ||
| 25.0 | BADAP (Cave at) | ||
| 25.0 | CHAYA (Cave at) |