Adalaj Stepwell: A Marvel of Architecture and History

The stepwell was built by Queen Rudadevi in memory of King Rana Veer Singh. Adalaj Stepwell is an architectural wonder. Every carving and infrastructure holds deep cultural, and historical, significance.

The History of Adalaj Stepwell 

local villagers and travelers from the heat. During this period, a Muslim ruler Mohammed Begda of Junagadh attacked King Rana Veer Singh and took over the kingdom. Queen Rudadevi wished to perform Sati and, at the same time wanted to complete the stepwell construction in memory of King Rana Veer Singh. At this moment, Mohammed Begda proposed marriage to the widowed queen. 

Seizing the opportunity, Rudadevi agreed to his proposal only on a single condition. Mohammed Begda has to complete the construction of Adalaj Stepwell. Bedga agreed as he was stunned by the beauty of Rudadevi and completed Adalaj Stepwell in record time. 

Rudadevi wanted to visit Adalaj Stepwell one last time before her marriage. She walked down the steps of Adalaj Stepwell and even before anybody could notice, Rudadevi jumped into the water of Adalaj Stepwell and sacrificed her life. 

The stepwell thus got the name of Rudadevi as Rudabai Vav or Adalaj ni Vav. 

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