Ana Sagar Lake

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The Supreme Court recently directed the state govt to remove replica structures from the ‘Seven Wonders’ park in the wetland area of Ana Sagar lake in six months.

About Ana Sagar Lake

• It is an artificial lake situated in Ajmer, Rajasthan.
• It was built by raising a dam across the Luni or Lavanavari River. 
• The lake was built by Arnoraja Chauhan, the grandfather of Prithviraj Chauhan, in 1135 – 1150 AD and was named after him.
• It is spread over 13 km. 
• The lake also comprises Baradari or pavilions that were built by Shah Jahan in 1637 AD.
• The Daulat Bagh Gardens, located on the banks of the lake, was built by Jehangir. 
• There is an island in the center of the lake which is accessible by boat.
• A circuit house is there on a hill near the lake that used to be the British Residency.
• The lake gets dry every summer.

Ana Sagar Lake FAQs

Q1. Is Ana Sagar Lake an artificial lake?

Ans. Yes, Anasagar Lake is an artificial lake.

Q2. Who built Ana Sagar Lake?

Ans. Anasagar Lake was built by Anaji (Arnoraj) Chauhan, the grandfather of Prithviraj Chauhan, in 1135-1150 AD. 

Q3. How long is Ana Sagar Lake?

Ans. 13 kilometres

Source: TOI