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| Adalaj Vav |
Most of Ahmedavadis have visited or heard about the Adalaj Vav and the legendary story behind it's construction. The legend behind the origin of this step-well is as interesting as its architecture and is shrouded in beauty, romance and tragedy.
In AD 1499, the area around Adlaj was known as Dandai Desh and was ruled by Rana Veer Singh of the Vaghela dynasty. Around this time, Mohammed Begda, a Muslim ruler of a neighboring state attacked Dandai Desh and killed Rana Veer Singh. The beauty of the slain king's widow, Rani Roopba, enamored Mohammed Begda who sent her a proposal of marriage. The heartbroken but determined queen agreed to the proposal on the condition that he complete a five-storied step-well (vav) for her. The Muslim ruler, enticed by the charm of the queen, readily agreed.
The construction of this well had begun years ago under Rana Veer Singh but had to be stopped later. Begda resumed this project with great enthusiasm and got the well completed in record time. When this five-storied edifice was completed but for the dome, Begda renewed his proposal. The next day, Roopba took a round of the well and saying a final prayer, flung herself into the water and drowned. Mohammed Begda immediately stopped further construction but did not get the monument demolished probably because Roopba had employed Muslim masons who had decorated it with Islamic motifs.
Now, here is something only few people know.
As, Adalaj Vav is one of the most famous monument of Gujarat, tourists throng this place during daytime. But, at night as silence and darkness falls, this place turns into a frightening place. At night, this Vav goes back into history and people who were closely associated with this place during it's construction seems still love to be at this place. If you can be here at night, you will surely feel this chilling effect.
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