Built on the banks of River Saraswati, Rani ki Vav is an ancient stepwell in Patan, India. If you want to witness the rich heritage of India, you must visit this place. With seven levels of stairs and sculptural panels, this stepwell exemplifies the architectural and technological achievements of India since the earlier times. Looking at the stepwell, one can understand how India excelled in the technology of water storage. While the architecture of the stepwell will certainly impress you, the artistic mastery showcased here will leave you spellbound. The stepwell is beautified by more than five hundred sculptures and over thousand religious as well as mythological images. The craftsmanship demonstrated here is at par giving the stepwell a unique aesthetic look. The stepwell is believed to be built to honor the memory of an 11th century AD king Bhimdev I. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, if you are touring Gujarat in India, Rani ki Vav (The Queen’s Stepwell) should definitely make its way in your itinerary.

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