Open AccessWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF KALIYADEH MAHAL
Author(s) -
Anjali Pandey
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
international journal of research - granthaalayah
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2394-3629
pISSN - 2350-0530
DOI - 10.29121/granthaalayah.v6.i3.2018.1531
Subject(s) - architecture , hinduism , islam , persian , natural (archaeology) , period (music) , water resources , geography , ancient history , archaeology , history , art , ecology , biology , aesthetics , linguistics , philosophy , theology
Water in architecture of India played an important role in the culture. Indians developed the traditional hydro engineering to conserve Rain water, Ground water, river, and other natural resources. It could be seen since earliest times. Stepwells were first used as an art form by the Hindus and they influenced many other structures, Mughal Gardens are the examples of the incorporation of water in the design of Architecture. The designs of the gardens are of the medieval Islamic Period.
Kaliadeh Mehel near Bheravgarh Fort at the bank of River Kshripa. Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) is well known and one of the most famous historical landmarks of Madhya Pradesh, it is the fusion of Hindu – Persian architecture. The palace has the exclusive designed water system.