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Bidar Fort: Palaces above, hidden waterways below

The 15th-century Bidar Fort is home to palaces, gardens, gateways and more. But its greatest wonder is the underground Karez water system that kept the fort alive for centuries. Today, the 600-year-old tunnels under the fort provide water to nearby fields

By Team 30 Stades
Aug 24, 2025 00:14 IST 4 Min read
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