Karnataka’s Suranga Bawadi has been included it in the World Monument Watch list for 2020 along with 24 other monuments from across the world.
Suranga Bawadi is an integral part of the ancient Karez system of supplying water through subterranean tunnels built during Adil Shahi era.
The monument has been selected under the “Ancient Water System of the Deccan Plateau” by the World Monuments Fund (the NGO)- a New York-based NGO , which monitors restoration of ancient monuments across the globe.
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Significance
With this inclusion, the Suranga Bawadi is expected to get funds for restoration within the next two years.
The World Monuments Fund would also coordinate with the authorities concerned for restoration and create awareness on its importance.
History
The Karez system was built in the 16th century by Ali Adil Shah–I and his successor, Ibrahim Adil Shah–II brought in several changes by adding more structures to strengthen it.
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