Water availability has been the prime reason for establishing human settlements since time immemorial. A perennial
water source in the near vicinity provides water sustenance and improves the microclimate. However, there are
several examples in India’s history wherein a city rose to prominence and catered to a large population. Still, these
cities were far from rivers or any such perineal source. Under these circumstances, one must understand how water
was available to the general public. Whether the technological advancements of that particular period and time
were utilized for providing water to the general public or water and rainwater harvesting techniques were used is
a matter of detailed analysis. What is essential to understand is how these water systems interplay with the overall
fabric and structure of the settlement. How does this water system as an element of sustainable urban form stand
amongst other landmark and built forms in the historical landscape and are the historical water structures relevant
even today and affect the sustainability of the built form? This research attempts to assess the built form of landmark
heritage assets in the historical town on sustainability parameters like visual connectivity, accessibility, etc. It will
further evaluate the status and relevance of the historic water structure in the overall sustainability of the built
environment, understanding that if a thing is relevant and of use, it will be utilized by the users and protected for
the benefit of future generations. This study has been attempted using documentary analysis and visual surveys.