Adalaj Stepwell – A Wonderful Architectural Ingenuity
Architectural Ingenuity of 500 year old has a Tragic Tale of Unrequited Love and the sacrifice . The story is full of love and war along with devotion and the the betrayal. The tale of its creation is full of love , war, devotion, and betrayal. This unique stepwell is located in Adalaj village in Gujarat, India, initiated by Raja Veer Singh in 1499 and completed by King Mohammed Begada for Rani Rudabai, wife of the Raja Veer Singh. Adalaj Stepwell Adalaj stepwell will always remain unique. lt was completed in 1599. Mohd Begada while showing Rani Rudabai the completed stepwell, Rani Rudabai committed suicide by drowning herself in the well. The heartbroken Sultan couldn’t marry the Queen and preserved the stepwell to honour her. Even today, Adalaj Vav s described as Rudabai Vav, named after the queen who sacrificed her life instead of marrying a Sultan. The tragic story associated with Adalaj Vav became a favourite theme of Gujarati folklore and poems. The...