File:અડાલજअडालज Adalaj Stepwell I.jpg

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Adalaj stepwell was completed towards the end of the15th cent. The construction/existence of this stepwell revolves around a very interesting story.

"The legend behind the origin of this step-well is as interesting as its architecture and is shrouded in beauty, romance and tragedy. In AD 1499, the area around Adalaj was known as Dandai Desh and was ruled by Rana Veer Singh of the Vaghela dynasty. Around this time, Mohammed Begda, a Muslim ruler of a neighbouring state attacked Dandai Desh and killed Rana Veer Singh. The beauty of the slain king's widow, Rani Roopba, enamored Mohammed Begda who sent her a proposal of marriage. The heartbroken but determined queen agreed to the proposal on the condition that he complete a five-storied step-well (vav) for her. The Muslim ruler, enticed by the charm of the queen, readily agreed.

The construction of this well had begun years ago under Rana Veer Singh but had to be stopped later. Begda resumed this project with great enthusiasm and got the well completed in record time. When this five-storied edifice was completed but for the dome, Begda renewed his proposal. The next day, Roopba took a round of the well and saying a final prayer, flung herself into the water and drowned."

Source: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adalaj">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adalaj</a>

BTW, the two guys in the background are employees of the Gujarat State Department of Tourism. They make sure that no one uses flash or tripod in this place.
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