Dated the metropolis of the kingdom the 2nd of Jamadi-ul-awwal in the 26th year of the reign.A Sanskrit inscription says that the step-well was built in December 1499 AD.

The ornate step-well has spiral staircases pieced into the sidewall of the well shaft and descending to the different platform levels.

[1][3] Built in sandstone in Solanki architectural style, the Dada Harir stepwell is five stories deep.

The niches are full of finely sculptured stone work and parapets of kumbha or geometric friezes.

The structural system is typically Indian style with traditional trabeate with horizontal beams and lintels.

Above the square floor, columns, beams, wall and arched openings spiral around; a feature that continues to the top.

The dominant carvings on the upper floors are of elephants (3 inches (76 mm) in size, each of a different design).