The stepwell was constructed during the reign of
Mughal emperor
Aurangzeb. An inscription dated
Samvat 1731 (1674 CE) in
Persian and
Devnagari scripts states that it was commissioned by Shah Gokaldas from Laghu Shakha of
Shrimali caste, and his mother Manabai for public welfare. Gokaldas is a son of Virji who is a son of Vaka and grandson of Tejpal, as mentioned in the inscription. Repaired and renovated during the
Gaekwad rule, it became neglected and polluted. It was cleaned by the Mehsana Municipality in 2013. It was cleaned again and its water was approved for use in gardens in 2020. In November 2025, the
Mehsana Municipal Corporation started the renovation, upgradation and restoration of the stepwell and its surroundings at a cost of . The site is spread over an area of . A paved walkway, sitting arrangements of 40 people, a garden, lighting poles, a security cabin and an open air interpretation centre will be constructed in of it. ==Architecture==