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The Baoli at Badshahspur is located off of the highway 13 and is hidden behind a School. The Baoli structure consists of a rectangular tank accessible by a series of broad steps. The tank is divided into a number of different tanks/spaces by a series of arched walls, spanning the width of the tank. The structure is constructed of brick and plastered. One of the side walls of the tank is shared by the adjoining school. The tank is not functional and is in poor state of preservation with stagnant water.

Baoli, Bhandarej, Rajasthan

Baoli, Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh

This baoli was built by Bhai rulers of Kaithal State for the use of the general public. Popularly known as Bhai ki Baoli, it is located near the Government Hospital in the town of Kaithal. The structure is composed of lakhori bricks with lime-surkhi. The step well is three storeyed high with water tank the lowest level. It is approached by descending flight of steps leading down-wards to the well. The walls on the either side of the steps are embellished with blind arches.

Baradari, Batala

Baradari is a large building located across the Baba Murad Shah Tank, standing on a square platform. Structure consists of a square courtyard surrounded by verandas on all sides and three rooms in each corner. Each verandah is entered through a series of three pointed arched openings. A continuous chajjas runs along the periphery of the courtyard below the parapet on the inner walls as well as the outer walls. Outer arches on the western side are closed with moulded terra cotta work so as to form three mehrabs. Entrance to the rooms is through a flat opening with a ventilator on top, which were originally filled with Terracotta lattices. Exterior facade is decorated with blind arches and niches. The structure is constructed of brick and covered with plaster and painted. An upper storey has been recently added to the Bardari. Rang Mahal is located to the north of the tombs at Hadironwala Bagh complex. This structure is planned around a central verandah with cusped arched openings on the north and south side flanked by a room. Northern and southern sides of the verandah have been bricked up. Two staircases lead to the terrace above. Each corner of the northern side is crowned with an octagonal chattri, supported on slender octagonal pillars. From the western wall of this building extends into a thick wall with a small semi octagonal bastion.