Which stepwell in Patan, Gujarat, attributed to Queen Udayamati in memory of the Chaulukya king Bhima I, is divided into seven stair levels and designed as an inverted temple?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Rani ki Vav
- Step 1: Rani ki Vav is a stepwell in the town of Patan in Gujarat, attributed to Udayamati, spouse of the 11th-century Chaulukya king Bhima I, divided into seven stair levels with sculptural panels, and designed as an underground shrine or inverted temple. Answer: Rani ki Vav. Why not the others: Chand Baori, Adalaj Stepwell and Agrasen ki Baoli don't fit.
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