Kundi Bhandara — Attraction in Patonda

Khooni Bhandara is an intricate underground water supply system devised by Mughal Subedar Abdul Rahim Khankhana Jehangir's regime

Mughals' developed Burhanpur as a base for expansion towards south. To meet the drinking water needs of its 2 lakh army personnel, 35000 civilians & also to prevent the enemy from poisoning the drinking water, Abdul Rahim Khan-e-Khana developed an unique underground water system in 1615 with the help of Persian geologist Tabkutul Arj.

It is a network of 103 well-like structures called kundis, interconnected through a 3.9 km long underground marble tunnel. Based on the simple law of gravity, the water flows smoothly from the first kundi constructed on the Satpura hill to the last kundi in the plains.

Iron stairs or rope is used to go down in the tunnel to do repair works.

As the colour of mineral rich water was slightly reddish, it was called 'khooni'

This ancient enginerring marvel, supplied water to the city for nearly 312 years. It was damaged in 1977 & remained out of sight for about 12 years. Since 1989, attempts are being made...

As on December 2017, this is under maintenance, so difficult to understand exactly how it works. But still you should visit it if you have time.

Khooni Bhandara, Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, India.

From 2016, the visit inside the well using metal lift is stopped.

The Mughal plesure in water-fountains, canals, baths, is well known. Burhanpur boasts of what may be one of their most elaborate system for transporting water demonstrating an unparalleled constructional technique. Even today, these remain glorious relics of Mughal engineering, ingenuity and skill.

Khooni Bhandara is a network of Kundis (well-like structures), which are inter-connected through an underground tunnel. The system ensured a smooth course of water from the first to the last Kundi, based on the law of gravity.

An iron stairs or rope is used to go down in the tunnel through these well-like structures. These structures were developed during the Mughal era for water supply.

The structure, also a popular tourist spot, is still functional and serves high-quality drinking water to a portion...

Kundi bhandara is the ancient water supply system that was envisaged and constructed by Mughal Subedar Abdul Rahim Khan-e-Khana of Emperor Jehangir's regime. The Subedar – known to be a man of huge foresight, collected information on the the groundwater resources in the Satpuda region and to tap the resources properly and provide its benefit to the residents of Burhanpur, constructed the unique water supply system in year 1615. The structure includes several small ponds were constructed in various parts to collect water. The water was transported through baked clay pipes to the Pond at Shaniwara Dwar in Burhanpur city. The water from this pond was then supplied to the palaces, Masjids and residences of common people again using underground pipes. Though the system is not in use presently, it is yet very much workable.

It is believed that only 2 such type of water supply systems were built in ancient time, the other one was destroyed, only kundi bhandara in Burhanpur...