Celebrating Female Architects: Indian Monuments Shaped by Women

Rani ki Vav, the impressive stepwell in Patan, Gujarat, was constructed in the 11th century by Queen Udayamati

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Mirjan Fort in Karnataka, built in the 16th century by Queen Channabhairadevi, blends Hindu and Islamic architectural styles

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Maharani Temple in Gulmarg, built by Maharaja Ranbir Singh in the 19th century, is dedicated to the goddess Maharani

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Virupaksha Temple in Pattadakal, Karnataka, known for its Chalukyan architecture, was built by Queen Lokamahadevi in the 8th century

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Itimad-ud-Daulah, or "Baby Taj," is famed for its marble inlay and was commissioned by Empress Nur Jahan for her father

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