Ana Sagar Lake

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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

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