Chand Baori is a stepwell situated in the village of Abhaneri near Jaipur in the state of Rajasthan,India.Chand Baori was built by King Chanda of the Nikumbha Dynasty between 800 and 900 AD and was dedicated to Hashat Mata,Goddess of Joy and Happiness upon completion.It is one of the oldest stepwell in Rajasthan, and is considered to be among the biggest in the world. Chand Baori looks like anything but a well.Stepwells, also called bawdi or baori, are unique to India.
These wells have steps built into the sides that can be descended to reach the water at the bottom. Stepwells are generally larger than common wells and are often of architectural significance, just like Chand Baori. Chand Baori was featured in the movie The Fall and also made a small appearance in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster The Dark Knight Rises.
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