Rajsamand Lake
| Rajsamand Lake | |
|---|---|
 Ghat of Rajsamand lake with pavilions and toranas | |
  Rajsamand Lake | |
| Location | Rajasthan |
| Coordinates | 25°04′N 73°53′E / 25.07°N 73.88°ECoordinates: 25°04′N 73°53′E / 25.07°N 73.88°E |
| Type | reservoir |
| Catchment area | 196 sq mi (510 km2) |
| Basin countries | India |
Rajsamand Lake (also known as Rajsamudra Lake) is a lake near the town of Rajsamand in the Indian state of Rajasthan, 67 KMs away from Udaipur. Built by Rana Raj Singh, it is approximately 1.75 miles (2.82 km) wide, 4 miles (6.4 km) long and 60 feet (18 m) deep. It was built across the Gomati, Kelwa, and Tali rivers, with a catchment area of approximately 196 sq mi (510 km2).[1]
Construction of the lake started in 1662 AD and completed in 1676 AD, this is the oldest known famine relief work in Rajasthan, which provided relief to starving population. Total cost of the construction is mentioned as Rs. 1,50,78,784.[2]
Nau Chauki, the lake view point built over the dam has world's longest and largest stone inscription in Sanskrit, called Raj-Prashasti. It is inscribed on 25 black marble slabs, describing history of Mewar. It was written by Ranchor Bhatt.
The lake was used as a seaplane base for Imperial Airways for its route of London to Sydney. During World War II, it was taken over by RAF which used it as auxiliary base .[3]
See also[]
- List of lakes in India
References[]
- ^ "With Rajsamand lake drying up, farmers face an uncertain future". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ Rajasthan District Gazetteers Udaipur, Government of Rajasthan, p10
- ^ "This lake was seaplane base during WW-II". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- Reservoirs in Rajasthan
- Tourist attractions in Rajsamand district