A quaint and serene spot amidst the bustle of Delhi, Agrasen-ki-baoli, gives a peek into the history of the capital. it’s a 60-m-long and a 15-m-wide historical step well. Its heritage character, intricate structure and tranquil ambience have endeared it to film-makers also and therefore the monument has often been a cinematic backdrop, featured in movies like Sultan and PK. As you descend the deep stepwell, you’ll suddenly feel the cool embrace you. it’d even send a chill down your spine as you recall that the monument was once believed to be haunted. Legend has it that the water within the baoli was said to be filled with sorcery and anyone who checked out it might get into a trance and jump to certain death. The baoli (step well) has 108 steps and three levels with arched niches on each side .
Today, it’s a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). There are hardly any historical records to supply information about its creator but it’s believed that it had been built by legendary king Agrasen and rebuilt by the Agrawal community within the 14th century.