Adalaj Stepwell, Village of Adalaj, Gujarat, India

Adalaj Stepwell or Rudabai Stepwell is a stepwell located in the village of Adalaj, close to Ahmedabad city and in Gandhinagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It was built in 1498 by Rana Veer Singh of the Vaghela dynasty of Dandai Desh. It is a fine example of Indian architecture work.While in Gujarati and Marwari language, the stepwell is called a vav, (leading down to the level of water), in other Hindi-speaking regions of North India it is known as a baoli (also spelt, ‘bawdi’, ‘bawri’ and ‘bavadi’)
General information: Architectural style: Hindu and Islamic architecture, Town or city : Ahmedabad, Country: India, Coordinates: 23.16691°N 72.58024°E, Construction started; 1499, Completed: 15th century, Technical details - Size : Five storied Deep well,  Design and construction Architect: Local

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