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» Ahmedabad and Sarkhej
   Photographs of historic monuments in the city, including stepwells and tanks.
   http://www.flat3.co.uk/india/pages/index_ahmedabad.htm

» Cosmology of Subterranean Architecture as Seen in Adalaj
   An article by Shuichi Takezawa from The World of Indian Architecture exploring the symbolism inherent in a stepwell at Adalaj, Gujarat. [PDF]
   http://news-sv.aij.or.jp/jabs/s1/jabs0208-019.pdf

» Infochange: Dying Wisdom: The Tanks and Stepwells of Ramtek
   An article by Anu Kumar on the use of these features in the Ramtek area in Maharashtra, and on how their revitalisation may help solve water shortage problems.
   http://infochangeindia.org/20030111356/Water-Resources/Features/Dying-wisdom-The-tanks-and-stepwells-of-Ramtek.html

» Temples for Water
   Article on the use and history of stepwells, especially in Gujarat, by Morna Livingston.
   http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1134/is_4_112/ai_100736434

» The Hindu : Stepping into the Step-Wells of Delhi
   An article by R.V. Smith on the baolis of the capital: their history, usage, and their current condition.
   http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2002/11/18/stories/2002111800900200.htm

» The Stepwells of Gujarat
   Describes a visit to a stepwell in Vadtal, Kaira, Gujarat. Also includes general history and description.
   http://dancewithshadows.com/vavs_stepwell_gujarat.asp

» Water wells
   Short account with some pictures, of three different types of well in Rajasthan.
   http://www.judypat.com/india/wells.htm