A deep water structure takes shape
The earliest phase of Chand Baori is generally associated with the Nikumbha dynasty and a period when stepwells were essential infrastructure in water-scarce regions.
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The earliest phase of Chand Baori is generally associated with the Nikumbha dynasty and a period when stepwells were essential infrastructure in water-scarce regions.
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Inspect evidence ↗mediaA magnificently carved window overlooking Chand Baori.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
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