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The Step-well made by Queen Udayamati in the memory of The Solanki Dynasty's King Bhimdev I in about 1050 AD was approved as World Heritage Site on June 22nd, 2014.
Queen's Step-well also known as Rani-Ki-Vav is situated in Patan area of Gujarat, India is one of the finest example of Step-wells in the country.
Queen's Step-well also known as Rani-Ki-Vav is situated in Patan area of Gujarat, India is one of the finest example of Step-wells in the country.
- Stepped corridor compartment at regular intervals with pillared multi-storeyed pavilions is it's unique feature.
- There are over 800 sculptures which are survived till date.
- There is also a small Gate below the last step of the step well which is connected to a 30 kilometre tunnel which leads to the town of Sidhpur.(It has been blocked now.)
- The tunnel was a way of escape for the kings.
