Rajon Stepwell (Rajon Ki Baoli)

Mehrauli Archeological Park Trail, Mehrauli Village, Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi 110030, India

Considered a hidden treasure underground in the wilderness of Mehrauli Archaeological Park, the Rajon Stepwell is a stone structure built for water. The picturesque architecture was built in 1506 by Daulat Khan and restored in the early 2000s, which is arguably a huge step forward in both scale and architecture.

The three-storey terraced well is completely below the ground, it feels like it's floating and opens up as you get closer. The cool stone structure looks peaceful and calm under the blazing Delhi sun. Generally believed to be a ladder for kings ('raja' means king), but its name is actually derived from 'rajbirs' or 'mistris' - the term for masons - due to the presence of masons who had moved in permanently in the nearby deserted mosque in the early 20th century.

The well is said to have been built in the Lodi period by Daulat Khan, surrounding the site in addition to a mosque, there is also a mausoleum. Deep steps lead down to the water from the north, while the east and west are bounded by high walls with narrow edges. On each side twelve pillars were placed around the vaulted niches. It looks like a rectangular building, consisting of a deep shaft that can be accessed through a large staircase. An opening in the south wall acts as a passage and it connects the well to the water tank. The niches used to light the lamps prove that the Rajon Stepwell was once a place of social and cultural gathering, a public space frequented by many people even at night.

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