Dada Hari Vav Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Yet another spectacular monument in Ahmedabad to draw your attention towards it is the Dada Hari Vav whose foundation was kept in the year 1501. It is one of the handpicked step wells in the city whose construction had a positive intention behind it. It was formed as a recreational facility for the travelers who come to the city from far or near. It is famed in the list of Monuments in Ahmedabad and thus makes the city worth exploring.

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Adalaj Stepwell in Gujarat

The Adalaj Wav Step Well is located 18 kilometers north of Ahmedabad in the Gandhinagar district. It was built during the reign of Queen Rudabai, a muslim ruler. Though now dry, the well once provided water to weary travellers and pilgrims along the roads outside of Ahmedabad. The four-level well is dug directly into the water table, exposing fresh water that rose and fell according the seasons and the amount of rainfall. Its deep interior provided cool relief from the harsh Indian sun.

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