#Thread
Though most of us know about popular
Rani ki Vav #Patan, #Gujrat

But the thread covers few intersting facts about this amazing Architectural marvel of 11th century

1. ₹100 Note:
The new ₹100 note features this structure on its rear side..
(: All own pics)
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2. It was built by a widowed queen for king:
Contrary to usual practice of king building memorial for queen, this stands as an exceptional case as memorial was built in the loving memory of King Bhimdev I of Chalukya dynasty by his widowed Queen Udayamati around 1050 CE...
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3. 30m long secret tunnel:
Under the last step of the well, there is a gate that opens to a 30-meter long tunnel leading to a town near Patan called Sidhpur. This secret passage is believed to be used for escape during wars or invasions

4. Medicinal properties of well water:
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It is believed that the water in the well has healing properties to cure various diseases owing to presence of several medicinal plants in and around the well

5. Architecture:
Built in Maru-Gurjara architectural style used during the..
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time of Solanki dynasty; spread over 12 acres of land; 64m long, 20m wide & 27m deep.

6. Spiritual significance:
Stepwell is situated on the bank of Saraswati river, designed like 7 storied inverted temple with 226 intricately carved pillars
& hundreds of beautiful...
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sculptures dedicated to god Vishnu (Dashavtars), other deities, sages, apsaras, brahmins etc

7. Buried stepwell was rediscoverd by ASI:
This stepwell was once flooded by Sarasvati river & got completely buried under silt. In 1980s ASI rediscoverd it while excavation
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8. World Heritage site:
This is among World Heritage site listed by UNESCO since 2014 which also received the award of "Cleanest Iconic Place" by INDOSAN in 2016.
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:Self & RK Singh

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