Hatta ki Bawdi: 3 Dynasties, Secret Tunnels, 300-Year Mystery Unveiled
Hatta ki Bawdi: 3 Dynasties, Secret Tunnels, 300-Year Mystery Unveiled
- •Hatta ki Bawdi, a 17th-century stepwell near Balaghat, was built by Waqt Buland Shah for soldiers' rest during war and trade.
- •It showcases architectural styles of Haihay, Gond, and Bhonsle dynasties, later managed by the Lodhi family until 1988, now under the Archaeological Department.
- •The two-storey structure features intricate carvings of Chaturmukhi Shiva and Ambika Devi, with a believed secret tunnel to Lanjhi Fort and Mandla Fort.
- •Historian Virendra Singh Gaharwar raises concerns about its deteriorating condition and water accumulation, urging government conservation efforts.
- •This historical site attracts tourists from various regions and is accessible via Balaghat, Nagpur, and Jabalpur.
