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Adalaj Vav attracts visitors from all over the world to marvel at the splendid architectural delight. Adalaj stepwell is the finest example of Indo-Islamic architecture as here one can see a fusion of Hindu craftsmanship and the geometric pattern of Islamic architecture. All the five stories of Adalaj structure use cross beams all along their length. The octagonal spaces unfold in front of eyes while steps take one to the circular well at the end of those steps. The entire structure of stepwell consists of beautifully carved columns, finely crafted niches and platforms. Flight of the steps leading to circular tank, entrance pavilion at the ground level and well at the lowest level are the three distinctive feature of Adalaj stepwell. The stepwell is one of its kinds in Gujarat as it has th
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