Which state is famous for stepwells?

Explanation / व्याख्या

Gujarat is most famous for stepwells (baolis / vavs).
Stepwells are traditional water storage systems built to access groundwater in arid regions.

One of the most famous stepwells in the world is:

• Rani ki Vav (Patan, Gujarat) – a UNESCO World Heritage Site

These structures were built between the 6th–19th centuries and are known for:

• Intricate carvings
• Cooling underground architecture
• Water conservation system

सीढ़ीदार कुएँ (Stepwells / बावड़ी) के लिए सबसे प्रसिद्ध राज्य गुजरात है।

ये संरचनाएँ पानी को संग्रह करने और भूजल तक पहुँचने के लिए बनाई जाती थीं, खासकर सूखे क्षेत्रों में।

प्रसिद्ध उदाहरण:

• रानी की वाव (पाटन, गुजरात) – UNESCO विश्व धरोहर स्थल

इनकी विशेषताएँ:

• सुंदर नक्काशी
• भूमिगत ठंडा वातावरण
• जल संरक्षण प्रणाली

Extra Facts / अतिरिक्त तथ्य

• Stepwells are locally called “Vav” in Gujarat
• Built mainly by kings, queens, and merchants
• Also found in Rajasthan, but Gujarat has the most famous and elaborate examples