Monuments of Rajasthan - Connect Civils

Monuments of Rajasthan: In the study of Rajasthan Art & Culture, the monuments of Rajasthan reflect the rich architectural heritage, historical traditions, and cultural diversity of the region. These monuments include magnificent havelis, chhatris, dargahs, mosques, gurudwaras, pillars, water reservoirs, stepwells, and lakes that showcase the artistic excellence and engineering skills of different periods. They serve as important historical landmarks and represent the cultural legacy of Rajasthan.

Major havelis

Jaisalmer’s havelis

Patwa’s Haveli –

By Seth Guman Chand Patwa, Jaisalmer’s first and largest, windows made of stone
Five storeys (for five sons)
Combination of Indian + Sindhi + Jewish + Mughal architecture

Nathmal’s Haveli –

Total storeys – 5
Built by Jaisalmer’s Prime Minister Nathmal
Construction – by two brothers Lalu and Hathi

Salim Singh’s Haveli –

Nine-storey haveli, built by Jaisalmer’s Prime Minister Salim Singh Mehta
Seven sections made of stone, eighth (Rang Mahal) and ninth (Sheesh Mahal) sections made of wood
Other names – Moti Mahal, Jahaz Mahal

Jhunjhunu’s havelis

The maximum number of havelis are in Nawalgarh, therefore Nawalgarh is called the City of Havelis and the Golden City / Swarn Nagri of Shekhawati
Nawalgarh – Bhagoria ki Haveli, Bhagton ki Haveli, Poddar ki Haveli, Laldhar Ji and Dharka Ji ki Haveli
Jhunjhunu – Tibadewalon ki Haveli, Isardas Modi ki Haveli with more than a hundred windows
Bissau – Seth Jaydayal Kediya ki Haveli, Nathuram Poddar ki Haveli, Heeraram Banarasi Lal ki Haveli, Sitaram Singatiya ki Haveli
Mandawa – Ramdev Chaukhani ki Haveli, Sagarmal Ladia ki Haveli, Goenka ki Haveli (famous for wall paintings)
Mahansar – Sone-Chandi ki Haveli
Pilani – Birla Haveli
Dundlod – Seth Lalchand Goenka Haveli

Sikar’s havelis

Pansari ki Haveli (Shrimadhopur)
Binaniyon ka Haveli,
Ganedi Walon ki Haveli,
Kediya and Rathi ki Haveli (Laxmangarh)
Khemka Sethon ki Haveli, Ramgopal Poddar ki Haveli (Ramgarh),

Churu’s havelis

Dan Chand Chopra ki Haveli
Suranon ka Hawamahal / Haveli
Ramvilas Goenka ki Haveli
Mantriyon ki Moti Haveli

Bikaner’s havelis

Famous for the use of red stone
Bachhawaton ki Haveli, Rampuriya Haveli, Kothari Haveli, Gulechha Haveli, Sethiya ki Haveliyan, Mohta Haveli, Binnani ki Haveli

Jodhpur’s havelis

Pushya Haveli –
- The world’s only haveli built in a single Nakshatra (constellation)
- Built by – Pushkarna Raghunathmal Joshi, the officer (kamdar) of Jodhpur ruler Jaswant Singh II
Bade Miyan ki Haveli
Pachhisan Haveli, Pokaran Haveli, Rakhi Haveli
Lalchand Dhadha ki Haveli (Phalodi)

Jaipur’s havelis

Purohit Ji ki Haveli
Choor Singh Ji ki Haveli
Ratnakar Bhatt Pundarik ki Haveli
Mathura Walon ki Haveli (Nakkalon ki Haveli)

Tonk

Sunhari Kothi

Udaipur’s havelis

Bagore / Bagra ki Haveli

Built by – Shri Amarchand Badwa, the then Prime Minister of Mewar, near Pichola Lake
It houses the world’s largest turban (pagdi)

Major Chhatris

Chhatris	Important facts
Jodhpur	Jaswant Thada Taj Mahal of Rajasthan Built – By Maharaja Sardar Singh in 1899 AD, in memory of Jaswant Singh II Panchkund’s Chhatris In Mandore, here are located the Rathores’ chhatris, among which the oldest is Rao Ganga’s chhatri To its south are the Ranis’ chhatris Jaisalmer Rani’s Chhatri Raj Singh Kumpawat’s Chhatri Mandore – Chhatri with 18 pillars Built on the orders of Prime Minister Raj Singh Kumpawat after he sacrificed his life while saving Maharaja Jaswant Singh’s life Rani Surya Kanwar’s Chhatri Chhatri with 32 pillars Akhairaj Singhvi’s Chhatri With 20 pillars Built – By Akhairaj Singhvi (commander of Jodhpur ruler Bhim Singh) Gora Dhay’s Chhatri Built by Raja Ajit Singh in 1711 AD in memory of his foster mother (dhay) Marwar’s Panna Dhay (Gora Dhay) Kaga’s Chhatri Indraraj Singhi’s Chhatri Mama-Bhanja’s Chhatri Brahman Devta’s Chhatri Rao Maldev’s Chhatri
Jaipur’s Chhatris	Gaitor’s Chhatris Chhatris of the Kachwaha dynasty Built – In Panchayatan style Chhatris from Sawai Jai Singh II to Madho Singh II (except Sawai Ishwari Singh) Man Singh I’s Chhatri (in Amer) Isharlat / Sargasuli Built by Ishwari Singh to commemorate victory over the Marathas From where he jumped and committed suicide
Alwar’s Chhatris	Chhatri with 80 pillars Also called Moosi Maharani’s Chhatri Built – In 1815, commissioned by Vinay Singh Upper storey has wall paintings of Ramayana and Mahabharata Two storeys 1st storey – Made of red stone 2nd storey – Made of white marble Style – Indo-Islamic Tehla ki Chhatri (wall paintings) Neda’s Chhatri (Sariska) Zodh Singh’s Chhatri 32 pillars, Badnor (Beawar)
Udaipur’s Chhatris	Mahasatiyan (Udaipur, Ahar) Oldest chhatri – Maharaja Amar Singh I Ahar is the cremation ground (shmashan bhumi) of Mewar’s Maharanas Gafur Baba Fakir’s Chhatri In Jagmandir, built by Shah Jahan Udai Singh’s Chhatri (in Gogunda) Chetak’s Chhatri – Balicha village
Bundi’s Chhatris	Chhatri with 84 pillars Built – In 1683 AD by Rao Anirudh Singh in memory of his foster mother Dhay Maa’s son (Dhabai Deva Gurjar) Two storeys, with figures of elephants and horses along with high relief carvings of Shiva-Parvati, Radha-Krishna, Vishnu Varaha avatar, Dhola-Maru, Gaj Lakshmi, Samudra Manthan, and the emergence of Brahma from the navel Kesarbagh’s Chhatris Group of 66 chhatris (chhatris of the Bundi royal family) Among them, the oldest is Rao Duda’s chhatri and the newest is Maharav Vishnu Singh’s
Jaisalmer’s Chhatris	Bada Bag’s Chhatris Chhatris of the Jaisalmer royal family Paliwalon ki Chhatriyan Maharawal Jait Singh’s Chhatri
Bikaner’s Chhatris	Devikund Sagar’s Chhatris Chhatris of the Bikaner royal family Located in Ridmalsar village Includes chhatris from Rao Kalyanmal to Rao Dungar Singh Rao Kalyanmal’s chhatri is the oldest Rao Suraj Singh Rathore’s chhatri is the most beautiful L. P. Tessitori’s Chhatri
Sawai Madhopur’s Chhatris	Jaitra Singh’s Chhatri / Nyay ki Chhatri Chhatri with 32 pillars Built – By Ranthambore ruler Hammir Dev Chauhan in memory of his father Use of red stone from Dholpur Kutte ki Chhatri Near Ranthambore fort, in Kukkaraj Valley Shivling’s Chhatri
Ajmer’s Chhatris	Ruthi Rani ki Chhatri (Taragarh) Anted ki Chhatri (Digambar Jain sect)
Bhilwara’s Chhatris	Maharana Sanga’s Chhatri (Mandalgarh) Jagannath / Jagdish Kachwaha’s Chhatri Built by Shah Jahan Chhatri with 32 pillars Ganga Bai’s Chhatri (Gangapur)
Chittorgarh’s Chhatris	Redas / Raydas / Swami Ravidas In Kumbh Shyam Temple Kalla Ji’s Chhatri Jaimal Rathore’s Chhatri Rawat Bagh Singh’s Chhatri
Other Chhatris	Banjaron ki Chhatri (Lalsot) Maharana Pratap’s Chhatri Bandoli (Salumber) Chhatri with 8 pillars Prithviraj Sisodia’s Chhatri (Kumbhalgarh) Chhatri with 12 pillars Thanedaar Nathu Singh’s Chhatri (Shahabad, Baran) Rao Shekha’s Chhatri (Nawalgarh, Jhunjhunu) Jogidas’s Chhatri (Jhunjhunu) Akbar’s Chhatri (near Bayana Fort) Rao Jaitsi’s Chhatri (Bhatner, Hanumangarh) Amar Singh Rathore’s Chhatri (Nagaur) Ek Khambhe ki Chhatri (Ranthambore)

Famous Dargahs and Tombs

Dargahs and Tombs	Important facts
Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (Ajmer)	Location – On Taragarh Hill; Khwaja Sahib (1142–1233 A.D.); the permanent (pucca) mausoleum was constructed in 1464 A.D. during the reign of Muhammad Khilji. Features – 75-foot-high Buland Darwaza; Akbari Mosque; the main mausoleum (constructed during the period of Ghiyasuddin Khilji); silver railing (donated by Sawai Jai Singh); Shahjahani Mosque (built by Shah Jahan); Begami Dalan (constructed by Jahanara, daughter of Shah Jahan); Large Deg (donated by Akbar, 1567 A.D.); Small Deg (donated by Jahangir, 1613 A.D.); Nizam Gate (constructed by Mir Osman Ali Khan, the Nizam of Hyderabad); Mehfil Khana (built by Sheeruddaula in 1888 A.D., where Qawwali is performed during the Urs). Graveyard – Bibi Hafiz Jamal (daughter of Khwaja Sahib); Chimni Begum (daughter of Shah Jahan); Mishti Nizamuddin Sakka (who saved Humayun from drowning), etc.
Adhai Din ka Jhopra (Ajmer)	At the foothills of Taragarh Hill. Name – Derived from the “Adhai Din ka Urs” (associated with the saint Punjab Shah). History – Originally constructed as a Sanskrit college in 1153 A.D. by the Chauhan ruler Bisaldev; converted into a mosque in 1192 A.D. by Muhammad Ghori; Qutbuddin Aibak later got seven arches constructed.
Tomb of Sheikh Alauddin Khan (Ajmer)	Constructed in 1659 A.D.; rectangular structure supported on 16 pillars; three domes; known as “Sola Thamba”; contains five graves
Dargah of Hazrat Shakkar Pir Baba (Narhad, Jhunjhunu)	Located 40 km from Jhunjhunu in Devrod village; grand fair held on Krishna Janmashtami
Dargah of Hamimuddin Nagauri (Nagaur)	Situated near Ginani Talab; 52-foot-high Buland Darwaza; artistic carvings in yellow stone; dedicated to Sufi saint Hamimuddin (Sultan-e-Tarekeen); annual Urs similar to that of Khwaja Sahib
Mazar of Syed Fakhruddin (Galiyakot, Dungarpur)	Former capital of Parmars and Dungarpur State; place of death of Syed Fakhruddin; pilgrimage centre of Dawoodi Bohra sect; known as “Mazar-e-Fakhri”; annual Urs attended by thousands
Tomb of Saint Abdullah Pir (Bhagwanpura, Banswara)	Second important centre of Dawoodi Bohra sect; annual Urs organized
Jama Masjid (Bharatpur)	Built by Maharaja Balwant Singh; entrance based on Buland Darwaza; structure modeled on Delhi’s Jama Masjid; Quranic verses inscribed on walls
Majnun’s Mazar (Anupgarh)	Believed place of death of Majnun while searching for Laila; earlier presence of Sajji trees (used for soda making), now extinct
Tomb of Abdullah Khan (Ajmer)	Built in 1710 A.D. of white marble; tomb of Abdullah Khan’s wife located in front
Dargah of Kabir Shah (Karauli)	Constructed about 120 years ago by Sufi saint Kabir Shah during his lifetime; buried by disciple Sadiq Ali; known for excellent craftsmanship
Dargah of Mira Sahib (Bundi)	Situated on a hill near Jais Sagar; offers panoramic view of Bundi town
Jama Masjid (Shahabad, Baran)	Town founded by Shah Jahan; mosque constructed by Aurangzeb
Dargah of Sarwar (Ajmer)	Located in Sarwar village; dedicated to Hazrat Syed Khwaja Fakhruddin
Rati Therhi (Karanpur)	Associated with the Sufi saint Sheikh Farid (Therhi Wale Baba); old name – Rati Therhi
Dargah of Kakaji Pir (Pratapgarh)	Also known as the “Taj Mahal of Kanthal”

Other Famous Dargahs and Tombs

Dargah of Chal Phir Shah (Chittorgarh)
Dargah of Syed Badshah (Shivganj, Sirohi)
Dargah of Hazrat Diwan Shah (Kapasan, Chittorgarh)
Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Aziz Makki (Keshoraypatan)
Dargah of Mitheshah (Gagron, Jhalawar)
Dargah of Mardan Shah Pir (Karauli)
Dargah of Pir Sadruddin (Ranthambore)
Pir Haji Nizamuddin (Fatehpur, Sikar)
Dargah of Sheikh Baba Ishaq (Khatu, Sikar)
Gaibi Pir (Jahazpur, Bhilwara)
Tomb of Ghulam Khan (Jodhpur)
Tomb of Razia Sultan (Tonk)
Mazar of Malik Shahpir (Jalore)
Dargah of Hazrat Makhdum Pir (Jalore)
Tomb of Alauddin Alam Shah (Tijara)
Mazar of Naungja Pir (Chittorgarh Fort)
Jar Jarina Tomb (Dholpur)
Tomb of Nawab Daulat Khan (Fatehpur, Sikar)
Mazar of Baba Gafur (Jagmandir, Udaipur)
Tomb of Abdullah Khan’s Wife (Ajmer)
Dargah of Miran Sahib (Taragarh Fort, Ajmer)
Syed Khwaja Fakhruddin (Sarwar, Ajmer)
Tomb of Malik Sant (Jalore Fort)
Dargah of Sheikh Abdul Aziz Makki (Bundi)
Qamaruddin Shah (Jhunjhunu)
Tomb of Nawab Ruhel Khan (Jhunjhunu)
Pir Mastan (Sojat)
Dargah of Mirza, Dargah of Hajira (Amarsar)
Hasamuddin Chishti, Lal Pir ki Doongri (Sambhar, Jaipur)
Mazar of Nevta Baba (Sanganer, Jaipur)
Khanqah of Hazrat Hasan Pir (Andhi, Jaipur)
Shah Jallal (Chaksu, Jaipur)
Sheikh Buranuddin Chishti (Tala, Jaipur)

Major Mosques

Akbari Masjid (Amer)
Alauddin Masjid (Jalore)
Jama Masjid (Jaipur)
Naliyasar Masjid (Sambhar)
Ek Minar Masjid (Jodhpur)
Usha Masjid (Bayana)
Gulam Qalandar (Jodhpur)
Jama Masjid (Shahabad, Baran)
Peer Dulle Shah ki Minar (Kerla, Pali)
Medta Masjid (Medta)
Fateh Jang Gumbad (Alwar)
Pathan Gulam Qalandar ki Masjid (Mandore)
Lal Masjid (Amarsar, Jaipur)
Janana Masjid (Amarsar, Jaipur)

Major Gurudwaras of Rajasthan

Gurudwaras	Important facts
Gurudwara Budhha Johad (Ganganagar)	Located near Raisinghnagar; constructed in 1954 by Sant Baba Fateh Singh, work continued for five years; marble main gateway; Kirtan Darbar; fairs held on Amavasya, especially a large fair on Shravan Amavasya; historically associated with Jathedar Budhha Singh who beheaded the irreligious Massa Ranghar
Gurudwara Sahawa (Churu)	Fair held on Kartik Purnima; worship of Guru Granth Sahib
Sher Shikar Gurudwara, Machkund (Dholpur)	Belief that bathing cures skin diseases due to presence of sulphur and minerals in the water; historically associated with Sikh Guru Hargobind Singh,who hunted a lion here in 1662; Gurudwara built in his memory
Dada Pamparam ka Dera (Vijaynagar)	Seven-day fair organized in the month of Phalgun
Takht Hazara (Sardulshahar)	Located in Takht Hazara village near Sardulshahar; associated with the love legend of Ranjha (from Heer of Sialkot)
Other Gurudwaras	Sahawa (Churu); Budhha Johad (Raisinghnagar, Sri Ganganagar); Naraina (Jaipur)

Major Pillars / Minarets

Pillars / Minarets	Important facts
Vijay Stambh (Chittorgarh)	Built by Kumbha to commemorate victory over Malwa; 1440–48 A.D.; 9 storeys, 122 feet; “Encyclopaedia of Sculpture”; Vishnu Dhwaj; source of revolutionary inspiration
Isar Lat (Jaipur)	Built by Ishwari Singh in 1749 (Maratha victory); new name – Sargasuli
Jain Kirti Stambh (Chittorgarh)	Built in the 12th century by Jijak, son of the Bagherwal Mahajan Sanay of the Digambar sect; dedicated to Adinath; 7 storeys
Dharma Stupa (Churu)	Built in 1925 by Gopal Das on Ram Navami; symbol of interfaith harmony; clock tower made of red stone
Dholpur Royal Clock Tower	Built by Nihal Singh (1880–1910); seven storeys; seven-metal bell; tallest clock tower in the world
Kota Welly Tower	A clock tower; named after Political Agent Welly; built during the reign of Umed Singh II; first modern building of Kota
Vijay Stambh (Tanot)	1965 Indo–Pak victory Neher Khan ki Minar – Kota

Man-made Water Structures / Reservoirs

Stepwells

Water Architecture in Rajasthan

Stepwell (Bawari): Refers to terraced wells or reservoirs where the water level can be easily reached via a series of steps.
Regional Nomenclature: Stepwells are known as Kalyani or Pushkarani in Kannada, Baakh in Marathi, Vav in Gujarati, and Vapi, Vap, or Dirgha in Sanskrit.
Classification: The treatise on architecture, Aparajitaprccha, authored by Bhuvan Devacharya, classified stepwells into four types:
- Nanda: (1 Entrance)
- Bhadra: (2 Entrances)
- Jaya: (3 Entrances)
- Vijaya: (4 Entrances)
Notes:
- Dirghaka: A stepwell 32 cubits (Hath) long with three entrances.
- Bhaleri: Characterized by narrow stairs and a large well shaft (Kuan).
- Jeevati: A perennial stepwell where the water never runs dry.
Architectural Hubs:
- Bundi and Shekhawati possess the most architecturally significant stepwells.
- City of Stepwells: Bundi.
Postal Commemoration:
- On 29 December 2017, postage stamps were issued for the following stepwells:
- Neemrana Baori, Kotputli-Behror (₹15)
- Nagar Sagar Kund, Bundi (₹15)
- Raniji Ki Baori, Bundi (₹5)
- Chand Baori, Abhaneri, Dausa (₹5)
- Toorji Ka Jhalra, Jodhpur (₹5)
- Panna Meena Ka Kund, Amer (₹5)

Stepwell / Well	Important facts
Raniji Ki Baori (Bundi)	Rajasthan’s largest stepwell; Construction: Early 8th century, by Rani Nathvati (widow of Rao Raja Anirudh Singh) during the reign of her son, Budh Singh. Also known as the Buaji-Bhatiji Baori. Famous for Stepwell Folk Songs (Baori Geets). A blend of Mughal-Rajput architecture; protected by ASI (Archaeological Survey of India).
Nagar Sagar Kund (Bundi)	Construction was commissioned by Rani Chandrabhan Kunwari. It was famously known as Ganga Sagar and Yamuna Sagar. A ₹15 postage stamp was issued in 2017 for this monument.
Anarkali ki Baori(Bundi)	Construction was carried out by Anarkali, a handmaiden/servant of Rani Nathavatji. Additionally, Kala Ji Ki Baori and others are among the other famous stepwells in Bundi.

Other Stepwells (Bundi): Bhanwal Baori Anar Baori Jait Sagar Talab (Pond/Reservoir) Kalaji Ki Baori Kakaji Ki Baori Gulla Ki Baori Champa Bagh Ki Baori Pathan Ki Baori Naru Ji Ki Baori

Toorji ka Jhalra	Construction: Carried out by Rani Badi Tunwarji (the Queen of Maharaja Abhay Singh).
Tapi Baori (Jodhpur)	Construction: Built by Tapoji Tejawat.
Gulab Sagar (Jodhpur)	Construction: Built by Maharaja Vijay Singh in memory of his Paswan (concubine/consort), Gulab Rai.
Mahila Bagh Jhalra (Jodhpur)	Located near Gulab Sagar; Construction: 1776 AD, by Gulab Rai, the Paswan of Maharaja Vijay Singh; The ‘Lotiyon Ka Mela’ (fair for women) was organized here.
Idgah Baori Jodhpur	It gained prominence after being cleaned by Irish tourist Caron Rawnsley
Other Reservoir – Jodhpur	Ranisar-Padamsar, Fateh Sagar, Takhatsagar, Bahuji Ro Talab / Swaroop Sagar Talab, Navlakha Jhalra, Shekhawat Ji Ka Talab.
Other Stepwells (Jodhpur)	Devkund, Nainsi Baori, Shri Nath Ji Ka Jhalra, Hathi Baori, Kharbuja Baori, Raghunath Baori, Ghata Baori, Vyas Ji Ki Baori, Ek Chattan Baori (One-Rock Stepwell).
Chand Baori / Abhaneri Baori (Dausa)	Construction: 8th century, by the Pratihara Nikumbha ruler Raja Chand. Structure: 13-storeys deep with approximately 3,500 steps. Significance: World-famous for its enigmatic/mystical architecture (Tilismi). Context: Located opposite the Harshad Mata Temple (Gurjara-Pratihara, Mahamaru style); the temple is built in a Swastik layout. Feature: The chambers within the perimeter are known as ‘Andheri-Ujala’ (Darkness and Light).
Bhandarej Baori / Badi Baori (Dausa)	Three-storeyed stepwell; famously known as ‘Badi Baori’.
Kaka ji ki Baori (Dausa)	Located in Bandikui Tehsil; approximately 100 feet deep.
Chamna BaoriShahpura (Bhilwara)	A massive three-storeyed stepwell. Construction: Built in 1800 AD by Maharaja Umed Singh I at the request of a Ganika (courtesan) named Chamna.
Sita ram ji ki Baori, Bhilwara	A cave is built within the stepwell where Swami Ramcharan Ji, the founder of the Ramsnehi Sampradaya, sat to compose 36,000 verses (padas) and established the Ramsnehi sect.

Other Stepwells (Bhilwara): Chokhi Baori (Banera, Shahpura) Chamna Baori (Shahpura) Kachhawa Kund (Shahpura) Bairaj Ki Baori

Naulakha Baori (Dungarpur)	Construction: Built in 1556 AD by Premal De, wife of Askaran. Architect/Sculptor (Shilpi):Liladhar.

Other Stepwells (Dungarpur): Kela Baori Uday Baori (Built in 1880 by Maharawal Udai Singh)

Neemrana ki Baori (Alwar)	This 9-storeyed stepwell was constructed by Raja Todarmal in the 18th century. Feature: The temperature in the lower section of this stepwell drops by 19°C.

Other Stepwells (Alwar): Raniji Ka Kuan (Queen’s Well) Mahant Ji Ki Baori (Rajgarh)

Panna Meena ki Baori (Amer, Jaipur)	Construction: Built in the 17th century during the reign of Mirza Raja Jai Singh.

Other Stepwells (Jaipur District): Manji Baori (Man Singh I) Char Ghodon Ki Baori (Stepwell of Four Horses) Chuli Baori

Trimukhi Baori(Udaipur)	Construction: Commissioned by Rani Ramrasde (also known as Ramratna Kanwar), the Queen of Mewar Maharana Raj Singh.

Other Stepwells (Udaipur District): Veerupuri Ki Baori Ganga Kund, Ayad (Udaipur) Sultan Baori (Bedla, Udaipur)

Gadsisar sarovar (Jaisalmer)	Construction: 1340 AD, during the reign of Rawal Gharsi. An artificial lake/reservoir. The main entrance is famously known as ‘Tilon Ki Pol’.

Other Stepwells (Jaisalmer): Mehta Sagar Jaislu Ka Kuan (Jaislu Well)

Ghosundi ki Baori (Chittor)	Shringar Devi (daughter of Rao Jodha), the queen of Maharana Raimal, commissioned its construction.

Other Stepwells (Chittorgarh District): Khatan Baori Tel-Ghee Ki Baori (Oil and Ghee Stepwell) Sunar Baori (Bengu)

Kodamdesar ki Baori (Bikaner)	Construction: Built by Kodam De, the mother of Rao Jodha. The largest stepwell in Western Rajasthan.
Patal tor Baori (Dholpur)	It appears to be 7 storeys deep; The deepest and longest stepwell in Rajasthan.
Batadu ka kuwa (Barmer)	Located in Batadu village; Construction by Rawal Gulab Singh; Marble well; Called the ‘Jal Mahal of the Desert’
Diggi Talab (Ajmer)	Located at the foot of the Ajmeru hills; a natural water source.
Sarada Rani ki Baori (Todaraisingh, Tonk)	Famous for its distinctive artistic structure; Located behind the Todaraisingh Palace, the picturesque site of Budh Sagar.

Other Stepwells: Khari Baori (Niwai, Tonk District) Phuti Baori (Niwai, Tonk District) Khwaja Baori (Tonk) Budh Sagar / Shudh Sagar (Todaraisingh / Kekri area; Pipa’s cave is located near the site) Hadi Rani Ki Baori and Kund (Todaraisingh/Kekri, Tonk District)

Phul Baori (Chhoti Khatu, Nagaur)	An 8th-century statue of a Naag Kanya (serpent maiden) is inscribed here.
Stepwells of Rajsamand	halibaori / Jhali Baori, Kumbhalgarh Fort (Rajsamand) Badshah Baori near Kumbhalgarh Fort Mamadeo Kund, Kumbhalgarh Fort Krishna Kund, Lalbagh Kund, Ahilya Kund, Nathdwara
Rangmahal ki Baori (Suratgarh)	Found during the excavation of Rangmahal, which was destroyed by Huna invasions; use of 2×2 foot bricks
Anand Sagar Talab(Banswara)	Also called Bai Ka Talab. Famous for lotus cultivation. Shaped like a lotus. Note:Bai Ji Ki Baori is located in Baneda (Shahpura).
Stepwells of Sirohi	Doodh Baori (Mount Abu), Sarjavav, Kunkavav, Mriga Baori.
Pratapgarh	Binota Ki Baori
Kota	Badgaon Baori (On the Jaipur-Jabalpur highway, 8 km from Kota) Bhophan Ka Kuan (Kaithun)
Baran	Tapasi Baori (Shahbad, Baran District) Osthi Ji Baori (Shahabad, Baran District) Raja Ji Ki Baori (Baran)
Sawai-Madhopur	Ranihaar Talab Padmala Talab (Ranthambore Fort)
Bharatpur	Nanad Bhojai Ka Kuan (Well of Sister-in-law and Brother’s wife) Gol Baori (Circular Stepwell) Gadurya Kuan (Gadurya Well)
Pali	Lakhan Baori Raniji Ki Baori
Jalore	Talvi Baori Lahini Baori
Jhunjhunu	Ajit Sagar Pannalal Shah Ka Talab (Khetri) Mertani Baori, Bhoot Baori, Khetano Ki Baori, Jeetmal Ka Johra, Tulsyan Ki Baori, Chetandas Ki Baori at Lohargal pilgrimage site.
Churu	Pithana Pathrala
Karauli	Rani Ji Ka Kund

Pond-Lake-Dam

Pond-Lake-Dam	Details
Fateh Sagar Lake (Udaipur)	North of Pichola Lake; connected by canal; Included in National Lake Conservation Programme; Originally built by Maharana Jai Singh near Devali village; Renovated by Maharana Fateh Singh who constructed Connaught Dam; Inaugurated by Duke of Connaught (son of Queen Victoria); Smallest island – Mountbatten; Attractions: Nehru Park (on Nehru Island), Saheliyon ki Bari (by Maharana Sangram Singh), Maharana Pratap Memorial, Sajjangarh Fort and Sanctuary, Neemach Mata Temple Udaipur Solar Observatory (based on California Observatory; established 1976 by Government of India; MAST installed in 2015 with Belgium’s assistance)
Swaroop Sagar Lake (Udaipur)	Other name – Kumharia Talab; Built by Maharana Swaroop Singh
Pichola Lake (Udaipur)	Built in 1362 by Pichhu Banjara during reign of Rana Lakha Maharana Udai Singh founded Udaipur and embanked shores; included in National Lake Conservation Programme; Subsidiary lakes – Swaroop Sagar, Doodh Talai, Rang Sagar; Attractions: Natni ka Chabutra, Bagore Haveli (by Mewar PM Amar Chand Badwa; HQ of West Zone Cultural Centre), Doodh Talai, Shilpgram; Four islands Jag Mandir (by Jagat Singh I; shelter to Prince Khurram/Shah Jahan; 40 British families sheltered in 1857), Jag Niwas (1747 by Jagat Singh II; now Lake Palace Hotel), Mohan Mandir (for viewing Gangaur), Arsi Mahal (for sunrise/sunset; wildlife sanctuary); water sources – Sisarma River and Devas tunnel (Wakal River)
Jaisamand Lake (Udaipur)	Built 1685 by Maharaja Jai Singh of Mewar near Salumber; Asia’s largest freshwater artificial lake (known as Dhebar Lake) second largest artificial lake in world (after Aswan, Egypt) second largest in India (after Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar) high aquatic biodiversity; formed by damming Gomati, Ruparel, Jhalwa and Baggar rivers 7 islands Largest Baba ka Magra/Bhagra Smallest Pyari; inhabited by Bhil tribe; island resort Narmadeshwar Temple Roothi Rani Palace Summer Palace; canals built post-1950 (Shyampura and Bhat/Bharat)
Udai Sagar Lake (Udaipur)	Built by Maharana Udai Singh in 1560s east of Udaipur; inflow Ahar River; outflow – origin of Bedach River; Historic meeting place of Maharana Pratap and Man Singh of Amer
Foy Sagar Lake (Ajmer)	Built in 1892 by Edward Foy under famine relief project Second famine relief lake (first Rajsamand); renamed Varun Sagar
Ana Sagar Lake (Ajmer)	Built in 1137 by Ana Ji (Arnoraj) after victory over Turks by damming Chandra River; between Taragarh and Nag Pahar Jahangir built Daulat Bagh (now Subhash Garden); Shah Jahan built marble Baradari (378 m long); Nur Jahan prepared Chashm-e-Noor (Perfume) features: Rishi Udyan (ashes of Swami Dayanand), Arya Samaj Temple Dayanand Ashram; included in National Lake Conservation Programme
Rajsamand Lake (Rajsamand)	Built 1663 by Maharaja Raj Singh of Mewar; flood and drought control cost 1.5 crore; Gomati River flows in; connected by Shyampura and Bhat canals Attractions: Raj Prashasti inscription by Ranchhod Bhatt Telang on 9 black marble slabs (history of Mewar) Temples – Ghevar Mata and Dwarkadhish WW-II British seaplane base; Rajsamand Panorama
Nakki Lake (Sirohi)	1200 m above sea level (highest in Rajasthan) Included in National Lake Conservation Programme legend – formed by gods’ nails; sacred to Garasia tribe; Gandhi’s ashes immersed 12 Feb 1948 (Gandhi Ghat) Attractions: Elephant, Chamba, Ram Jhroka caves Temples – Kunwari Kanya-Rasiya Balam, Raghunath; Sunset Point Rocks on the Bank – Toad, Nun, Couple, Nandi, Parrot
Siliserh Lake (Alwar)	Built 20th century by Raja Vinay Singh for Queen Sheela Devi RTDC Lake Palace Hotel; canal irrigation west of Alwar surrounded by Aravalli hills
Balsamand Lake (Jodhpur)	Built 1159 by Gurjara-Pratihara ruler Balak Rao for Mandore residents; Balsamand Palace (royal summer residence) Features: Zanana(जनाना) Garden, Ashtakhamba Palace (by Maharaja Sur Singh); near Mandore Garden
Kaylana Lake (Jodhpur)	Drinking water source for Jodhpur; built 1872 by Maharaja Pratap Singh; connected to Hathi canal and IGNP Rajiv Gandhi Lift Canal (unique linkage)
Gajner Lake (Bikaner)	Ganga Sarovar built 1920 by Maharaja Ganga Singh, additionally he built Gajner Palace known as Mirror Lake due to clear water
Gadsisar Lake (Jaisalmer)	Built 1367 by Rawal Gadsi main drinking water source of Jaisalmer
Amarsagar jaisalmer	Other names – Gajroop Sagar, Moolsagar. Bharati Baba’s monastery is located in front. Swangiya Devi Temple is situated on the hill.