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The stepwell is built with grey granite stone. It is constructed in east-west direction; the entrance is in the east and the well is in the west. It is 38.10 metres (125.0 ft) long; 30 metres (98 ft) of stepped corridor and the well of 8.10 metres (26.6 ft) diameter. The stepwell
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