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Top 5 ancient stepwells in India

New Delhi: The problem of water scarcity has been quite reflective in the Northern India. While water is considered very essential for every human being, it also has a special status in Hindu mythology.In the

Adalaj Stepwell

Located in the village of Adalaj near Ahmedabad, Gujarat, the Adalaj Stepwell was built by Muslim king Mohammed Begda for Queen Rani Roopba.

Built in 1499, Adalaj Stepwell is intricately carved and comprises of five stories.

It is said that the construction of Adalaj Stepwell was started by Rana Veer Singh of the Vaghela dynasty of Dandai Desh in 1498.

But after his death in a war, the Muslim king Mahmud Begada of a neighbouring state built it in Indo-Islamic architectural style, in 1499.

The Adalaj Stepwell is built in sand stone in Solanki architectural style.

Having an octagonal shape from the top, the stepwell also consists of numerous pillars.

 

 

 

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