India is home to a number of interesting architectural marvels that were built not just for beauty, but for a purpose. Among these are stepwells which were built out of necessity. These architectural marvels look like a fantasy movie set. Plunging staircase, …

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Architectural design in India has always reflected a combination of aesthetics and functionality. In the past, houses and other structures were built not only to be aesthetically pleasing but also to consider factors like climate and people's lifestyles. In t…