Chand Baori
Chand Baori is a stepwell situated in the village of Abhaneri in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It extends approximately 30 m (100 ft) into the ground, making it one of the deepest and largest stepwells in India. It is named after a local ruler of Nikumbh dynasty called Raja Chanda and its construction is dated to the 8th-9th century. It has 3500 steps cascading 13 stories deep into a massive tank at the bottom and has been constructed in an upside-down pyramid-style.
| Chand Baori | |
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Chand Baori | |
Location within Rajasthan Chand Baori (India) | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Mihira Bhoja |
| Location | Bandikui, Dausa, Rajasthan |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 27°00′26″N 76°36′23″E |
| Construction started | c. 800 |
| Completed | c. 900 |
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