Q. Consider the following statements regarding Rani-ki-vav, a UNESCO World Heritage site:
  1. It is located on the banks of Saraswati River
  2. It was built by the Solanki dynasty’s queen Udayamati in the 11th century
  3. It was built in the complex Maru-Gurjara architectural style
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Notes: Statement 1 is correct: It is located Gujarat’s Patan. It is the 900-year-old structure and is a major tourist attraction. It was awarded as the cleanest iconic place in India in 2016.It is located on the banks of Saraswati River. Statement 2 is correct: It was built by the Solanki dynasty’s queen Udayamati in the 11th century as a memorial to her deceased husband Bhimdev I. Statement 3 is correct: Rani-ki-Vav was built in the complex Maru-Gurjara architectural style
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