From the archive record
Considered sacred by many, the Hazrat Nizamuddin Baoli is one of the few stepwells left in Delhi that is fed by an active underground spring. It is located at the entrance of the famous Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya's Dargah. Also nearby is renowned poet Amir Khusrao's Dargah. It can be approached by JLN Stadium metro station (violet line) or the Jor Bagh metro station (yellow line). This baoli was constructed over 800 years ago by Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya himself. It is over 160 feet deep, surrounded by typical 14th century architecture, and even small storeyed houses. The dargah that surrounds it adds to its charm, with a stunning silver carved door and other intricate details. Three sides of the baoli are surrounded by walls and one side has a flight of stairs leading to the water. The water