If we travel 25 kilometers from Hassan Abdal towards Attock, we reach a town called Hattian. In this town, a small baoli called Saidhan Baoli still exists near the shrine of Hazrat Sakhi Shah Habib. Located beside the GT Road, which was built by Sher Shah Suri in the 17th century AD, the baoli was designed to assist caravans traveling to Kabul via Taxila.
Constructed with baked bricks, it is about 100 feet deep. A staircase leads down to the water, and there are small rooms on both sides of the gate, with staircases from these rooms leading to the roof. Behind the gate, two platforms made of baked bricks provided rest for travelers. Nearby, a pool was constructed to water animals. This baoli is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture.
The baoli is located on the premises of the shrine and is an interesting place for history and architecture enthusiasts. Although it is comparatively small, it holds significant importance. It is one of the few baolis that are still functional, with people drawing water from it.
While many baolis have lost their significance or disappeared altogether, Saidhan Baoli remains historically important, offering insight into the lives of people centuries ago and their travel methods. The baoli is easily accessible, allowing heritage enthusiasts to witness the glory of a bygone era.
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