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Stepwell, Kanech, Punjab

Stepwell, Kanech, Punjab

The Kanech stepwell is located in agricultural fields outside the village, near the road connecting NH-1 to Kanech in Ludhiana district of Punjab. Built of brick and lime mortar, the structure comprises a stepped descent leading to a square chamber opening into a large circular well, with an octagonal platform and a small ancillary tank on the exterior. Although sometimes attributed to the Sikh period, its architectural form closely parallels the stepwells at Doraha, suggesting a Mughal-period date. The stepwell is unprotected and survives in fair condition, with extensive wild vegetation covering parts of the structure.

Stepwell, Kanech, Punjab

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Subject: General view, boundary wall with paneled facade adjoining the steps

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Subject: General view, boundary wall with paneled facade adjoining the steps

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Subject: General view, boundary wall with paneled facade adjoining the steps

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Subject: East facade with arched entryways and upper-level walkways

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Subject: East facade with arched entryways and upper-level walkways and steps leading to the well

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Subject: East facade with arched entryways and upper-level walkways and steps leading to the well

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Subject: East facade showing the pavilion s first floor with a prominent central arch and side stairways to the rooftop

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Subject: East facade with an archway and steps descending to the well

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Subject: Passage leading to the well with a central arch

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Subject: Passage leading to the well with a central arch

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Subject: View of well (water inlet source) inside stepwell

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Subject: Well with arched openings on both levels

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Subject: Well with arched openings on both levels

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Subject: Ground level of the well with an arched opening

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Subject: Arched recess on the north side of the ground floor

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Subject: Paneled north facade of the boundary attached with connected steps

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Subject: Paneled south facade of the boundary attached with connected steps