Ana Sagar Lake
20.03.2025
Ana Sagar Lake
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For Prelims: About Ana Sagar Lake |
Why in the news?
The Supreme Court recently directed the state government 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.
- 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.
Source: The Times of India
Ana Sagar Lake, recently seen in the news, lies in which state?
A.Punjab
B.Uttar Pradesh
C.Assam
D.Rajasthan
Answer D