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Dada Harir Vav
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
15th Century CE
Islamic stepwell combining Hindu and Islamic architectural elements. Built by Dhai Harir Sultani. Features an octagonal well shaft.
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Details
- Dynasty
- Delhi Sultanate
- Style
- Indo-Islamic Stepwell
- Primary Deity
- N/A
- Languages
- Gujarati, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Devanagari, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Hindu-Islamic blend. Octagonal shaft. Built by a woman. Ahmedabad heritage
Architectural Features
Octagonal shaftHindu-Islamic carvingsFive stories deepFemale patron