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The Rani Ki Vav - Queen's step well
The Patan city is very beautiful and nice. the major attraction to this city. one of the best movement of
west of this city namely Rani ki vav. the Rani Ki Vav is the oldest and the grandest stepwell in the
state of Gujarat. It is situated at Patan Gujarat India and is believed to have been built during 1022 to 1063 AD.

Due to silting, a major portion of the well has deteriorated. There were some renovation exercises in 1980,
which have restored some of the ancient glory of the place. One of its pillars is so beautifully carved,
that it reminds one of the ancient charms of the monument. It appears the well is made up of bricks.
There is small gateway just below the last step of the Rani Ki Vav well. The gateway opens into a 30 km tunnel
which leads to the nearby town of Siddhpur. This was used by the King to escape in the times of defeat.

This magnificient Queen's step well was constructed by Udaymati, the queen of Bhimdeva-I (AD 1022 - 1063)
in the last quarter of 11th Century AD. The Vav measuring about 64 meters long, 20 meters wide and 27 metres deep.
a drawn well and a large tank for collecting surplus water.

This well has a pillared multi-storeyed pavillion, One of its pillars is so beautifully carved,
that it reminds one of the ancient charms of the monument. It appears the well is made up of bricks.
The beautifully proportioned sculptures of gracefully carved sculptures...

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