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Jaipur,

1910

Bullock with water-skins & Bishti. Jaipur

Bullocks and bishtis served an important role in transporting fresh water for the residents of the city in the past

In the earlier times, ensuring fresh water supply to the residents of the desert region was difficult. As taps and wells were few in number, local people were largely dependent upon water carriers who were called bishtis. Even animals like bullocks were used to carry either bags of animal hides filled with