Stepwells of India: facts and a 5-question quiz
Play this quizWells you walk down into: pin five famous baolis and vavs. This is a map-tap quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.
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What this quiz covers
Era: Medieval India. Region: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.
Facts behind the questions (spoilers)
- Rani ki Vav: Queen Udayamati built it around 1063 for her husband Bhimdev I.
- Chand Baori, Abhaneri: Chand Baori was built around the 9th century and has about 3,500 steps.
- Adalaj Stepwell: Rudabai, wife of Veer Singh, had it built; Mahmud Begada completed it after he killed Veer Singh.
- Agrasen ki Baoli: It is a protected monument.
- Raniji ki Baori, Bundi: Bundi has many baoris.
Quick answers
What should I know about Rani ki Vav? Queen Udayamati built it around 1063 for her husband Bhimdev I.
What should I know about Chand Baori, Abhaneri? Chand Baori was built around the 9th century and has about 3,500 steps.
What should I know about Adalaj Stepwell? Rudabai, wife of Veer Singh, had it built; Mahmud Begada completed it after he killed Veer Singh.
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