Raniji ki Baori is Bundi’s most famous stepwell, a deep shaft of water reached through a grand arched entrance. From the street you pass through a tall multi-arched gateway, and inside you see flights of steps descending on three sides, lined with carved pillars and niches. The stonework includes elephants, floral motifs and small shrine-like projections, showing that this was more than just a utility structure; it was a place where people gathered, rested and performed small rituals. Even when dry or low, the geometry of the steps and pillars makes it extremely photogenic.
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History & highlights
Bundi is known for having had over 50 stepwells; Raniji ki Baori, the “Queen’s Stepwell,” was built in 1699 CE by Rani Nathavati Ji, the younger queen of Rao Raja Anirudh Singh of Bundi. Funding a large baori was an important public and religious work, especially in semi-arid Rajasthan where stepwells functioned as drinking-water sources, cool retreats and social spaces. The multi-storey design and rich sculpture reflect both the queen’s status and 17th-century Bundi’s prosperity. In modern times, many stepwells in the region silted up or were neglected, but Raniji ki Baori has been cleaned and conserved as a key heritage structure and is often used as the “poster image” of Bundi in tourism campaigns.
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