CHAMPA BADOI
Malwa Sultanate (from 1392 to 1562)
Ghuri Dynasty
USE- supply water within the royal buildings, mainly to the Hammam.
NAME-it was having sweet flavor of its water, smell like champak flower, this well is called as Champa Baodi.
TAHAKHANA-A subterranean path goes down the well and connects itself with a labyrinth of vaulted
rooms, known as "Tahkhana"
There are inner compartments in the lower storey.
USE-Connected with the well and pavilion on the bank of Talao that even in the worst parts of
the summer the rooms were constantly kept cool and comfortable with gentle breeze
flowing from the pavilion to the rooms through the gallery and the finally passing out of top
of the well.
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