"Queens Stepwell" of Gujarat is included in UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites

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.

• 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. 

 

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