Content Published August 24, 2015 Maharajah's Well The Maharajah's Well in Stoke Row, Oxfordshire, completed in 1864, as a gift from the Maharajah of Benares (Varanasi).. © Danny Callcut Buy this image at Photo4me 1864 19th century animals architectural architecture asia benares berkshire building canopy climate dome drinking drought edward anderdon reade elephant empire england english europe gb great britain highness historical history india indian ironwork maharajah maharajahs well maharajas well ornate oxfordshire oxon. pump r. j. and h. wilder raj season seasonal spring stoke row structure tourism tourist uk united kingdom varanasi victorian water weather well