Heritage in peril: Damage to Bidar’s karez water system after unauthorised alteration raises alarm

2026-02-01 - 11:25

The Naubad–Aliyabad karez, believed to have been built in the 15th century by the Bahmani Sultanate, is an ancient underground water-harvesting system. Conservationists point out that the system holds strong potential for nomination as a UNESCO World Heritage site if conserved scientifically.