Ana Sagar Lake Latest News
A large number of fish have perished in Rajasthan’s historic Ana Sagar, the lake located in the heart of Ajmer city, in the past few days.
About Ana Sagar Lake
- It is an artificial lake located in Ajmer, Rajasthan.
- It was built by raising a dam across the Luni or Lavanavari River.
- It was built by Arnoraja Chauhan, the grandfather of Prithviraj Chauhan, in 1135–1150 AD and was named after him.
- Nestled in the Aravalli hills, it is spread over 13 km. The lake gets dry every summer.
- The arresting Pavilions, or “Baradari” that are nearby the lake were constructed in 1637 by the Mughal emperor Shahjahan.
- The Baradari is essentially a marble stone pavilion.
- The “Daulat Bagh Gardens” that surrounds the lake were established by Mughal sovereign Jehangir.
- There is an island in the center of the lake, which is accessible by boat.
- The circuit residence that’s placed on the hilltop in the vicinity of the lake once served as the British Residency.
News: ETVB
Last updated on July, 2026
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