The village of Abhaneri in the Indian state of Rajasthan is home to the stepwell known as Chand Baori. It is one of the deepest and biggest stepwells in India, reaching a depth of about 30 metres. According to legend, Raja Chanda, a local ruler of the Nikumbh dynasty, inspired the name Chand Baori. The Chand Baori can be dated to the 8th or 9th century based on parallels in style and carvings with the tiered temples of Paranagar and Mandore. However, there is no epigraphic proof regarding the Ch ... (Read More)