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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

India TV News Desk Updated on: December 19, 2014 13:30 IST

Raniji ki Baori

 

Situated in Bundi town of Rajasthan, the Raniji ki Baori was built in 1699.

Built by the younger queen of the ruling Rao Raja Anirudh Singh of Bundi, Rani Nathavati Ji, Raniji ki Baori is also known as the "Queen's stepwell".

Comprising of a high arched gate, Raniji ki Baori is a 46 m deep stepped well which has amazing carvings on its pillars.

A multistoried structure, the stepwell has a narrow entrance marked by four pillars along with places of worship on each floor of the building.

Raniji ki Baori also features stone elephant statues facing each other in the corners.

 

 
 

 

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