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Agrasen ki Baoli, Delhi, India.
The Rudabai Vav is notable for its architectural design, specifically featuring three separate entrances, which is considered a rarity among stepwells.1
Built around 1500 near Ahmadabad, this five-story structure is a prime example of the fusion between Hindu and Islamic architectural traditions. While it was commissioned under Islamic authority, it was constructed by Hindu artisans, resulting in an elaborately decorated space that notably lacks the depictions of deities and human figures typically found in purely Hindu-commissioned stepwells.1