Chand Baori was built by King Chanda of the Nikumbha Dynasty between 800 and 900 AD.
The state of Rajasthan is extremely arid, and the design and final structure of Chand Baori was intended to conserve as much water as possible. At the bottom of the well, the air remains 5-6 degrees cooler than at the surface, and Chand Baori was used as a community gathering place for locals during periods of intense heat. The well is for drinking water and is 20meters deep and there are 3500 steps on 13 levels. Was only used by women who collected their own water to ensure it was pure (the bucket can't be touched by a lower caste).
