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Historic 'Milky Well' that quenched Nizams' thirst now faces neglect

Historic 'Milky Well' that quenched Nizams' thirst now faces neglect
Doodh Bowli: The milky well that quenched the nizams’ thirst · thehansindia.com

Long ago, kings called the Nizams ruled a place called Hyderabad.

They used to get their drinking water from an amazing well with milk-white water.

This well is called 'Doodh Bowli,' which means 'Milky Well.'

It is inside an old fort called Molangur Fort, built hundreds of years ago during the Kakatiya era.

People nearby believe the white water is special and can help cure sickness.

Tests done by the government found the water is very clean, almost as good as bottled water.

But today the well is being ignored and is getting dirty.

Big machines that cut granite rocks near the fort are causing damage and pollution.

Some people hope the fort and well will be protected and fixed up so visitors can come and see them.

That way, the lovely old well would not be forgotten.

Key facts

Structure
Doodh Bowli ('Milky Well'), a historic tank at Molangur Fort
Location
Molangur Fort, Molangur village, Kesavapatnam mandal, about 13 km from Huzurabad, northern Telangana
Era
Kakatiya era
Fort builder
Voragiri Miggaraju, chief officer under Kakatiya ruler Prataparudra
Historical users
Nizam rulers of Hyderabad and neighbouring villagers
Water quality
Reportedly exceptional purity, comparable to branded mineral water
Current status
Neglected; damaged and polluted due to granite quarrying
Local belief
Villagers believe drinking the water can cure various ailments

Quotes

Umesh Sharma

heritage lover and advocate

“If the area is developed with right infrastructure and recognised as protected historical site then it has huge potential to emerge as a major tourism destination,”
thehansindia.com

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