2024

PANCHAKKI

Works of art to see

Panchakki has two distinct monuments: a dargah and a water mill. It is also a pleasant garden where the inhabitants of Aurangabad love to come.

The dargah of Pilang Posh and Musafir. A dargah, word of Persian origin, refers to a mausoleum built on the tomb of saints soufis. From Pilang Posh, who was Musafir's spiritual master, we know little. Musafir, for his part, left Aurangabad to join Mecca. Upon his return, he settled at the panchakki, which at the time was Shah Sherin's residence, a religious. At the beginning, Musafir had built a madrassa, a bungalow that served him as residence and a water supply system with ponds and tanks. Musafir died in 1110. 7 years later, a noble decided to build the dargah and the Musafirkhana, intended to welcome pilgrims. This large rectangular piece was overcome by a basin that was used for ablutions, but also had the advantage of cooling the dormitory.

The panchakki. The term literally means "water mill". Built in 1744 by Shah Mahmood, it was intended to be used to feed the devots on the grave of the two holy saints. The mill is supplied with water by a canal that dates back to the source 6 km from there. An artificial cascade system activates the wheel that activates the starry. This system is a perfect example of the complexity of medieval engineering and the means used to provide solutions.

Read more
 Aurangabad
2024

HOWRAH BRIDGE

Works of art to see
5/5
1 review
Built in 1943, this grey metal colossus is 450 m long, making it possible ... Read more
 Kolkata
2024

MULLAPERIYAR DAM

Works of art to see
Built in 1895 at 880 m above sea level, the dam plays an important role in ... Read more
 Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
2024

RANI KI VAV

Works of art to see
An 11th-century well attributed to Udayamati, wife of King Chaulukya Bhima ... Read more
 Patan
2024

PERUVANNAMUZHI DAM

Works of art to see

You will find a crocodile farm and a ornithological reserve around this dam. Possibility to take a boat tour. This area is part of the Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary established in 2010.

Read more
 Kozhikode
2024

BANASURA SAGAR DAM

Works of art to see
Imposing dam, nearly 39 m high and 665 m long, built to meet the region's ... Read more
 Kalpetta
2024

NEYYAR DAM

Works of art to see
Weight dam built in 1958, whose lake is a popular spot for picnics and ... Read more
 Neyyar Dam
2024

DADA HARI NI VAV

Works of art to see
Octagonal shaft dating from the 15th century, sinking through five levels ... Read more
 Ahmedabad
2024

PUNALUR SUSPENSION BRIDGE

Works of art to see

The Punalur suspension bridge, built in 1877 by the British, is located on the Kallada River. Built to connect the population to dense forests across the shore, its interest is now purely historical.

Read more
 Punalur
2024

MATTUPETTY DAM

Works of art to see
A large 238 m long, 83 m high cement gravity dam, built at an altitude of ... Read more
 Munnar
2024

VAIGAI DAM

Works of art to see

This 34-metre high dam is located on the Vaigai River. It provides water to the Madurai and Dindingul districts. It is a popular picnic spot with beautiful gardens.

Read more
 Madurai
2024

BANDRA-WORLI SEA LINK

Works of art to see
Cable-stayed bridge, 5.6 km long and 126 m high, crossing Mahim Bay and ... Read more
 Mumbai