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'''Rajsamand Lake''' (also known as '''Rajsamudra Lake''') is a [[lake]] near the town of [[Rajsamand]] in the Indian state of [[Rajasthan]]. Built in the 1660 by [[Rana Raj Singh]], it is approximately {{convert|1.75|mi|km}} wide, {{convert|4|mi|km}} long and {{convert|60|ft|m}} deep. It was built across the [[Gomati River (Rajasthan)|Gomati]], Kelwa, and Tali rivers, with a [[catchment area]] of approximately {{convert|196|sqmi|km2|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite web|title=With Rajsamand lake drying up, farmers face an uncertain future |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/udaipur/with-rajsamand-lake-drying-up-farmers-face-an-uncertain-future/articleshow/68913940.cms|website=The Times of India|access-date=2020-05-30}}</ref> | '''Rajsamand Lake''' (also known as '''Rajsamudra Lake''') is a [[lake]] near the town of [[Rajsamand]] in the Indian state of [[Rajasthan]]. Built in the 1660 by [[Rana Raj Singh]], it is approximately {{convert|1.75|mi|km}} wide, {{convert|4|mi|km}} long and {{convert|60|ft|m}} deep. It was built across the [[Gomati River (Rajasthan)|Gomati]], Kelwa, and Tali rivers, with a [[catchment area]] of approximately {{convert|196|sqmi|km2|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite web|title=With Rajsamand lake drying up, farmers face an uncertain future |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/udaipur/with-rajsamand-lake-drying-up-farmers-face-an-uncertain-future/articleshow/68913940.cms|website=The Times of India|access-date=2020-05-30}}</ref> | ||
The lake was used as a [[seaplane base]] | 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 .<ref>{{Cite web|title=This lake was seaplane base during WW-II|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/udaipur/this-lake-was-seaplane-base-during-ww-ii/articleshow/60821149.cms|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-05-30}}</ref> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Latest revision as of 18:50, 21 December 2021
| Rajsamand Lake | |
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 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. Built in the 1660 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]
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 .[2]
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References[edit]
- ↑ "With Rajsamand lake drying up, farmers face an uncertain future". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ↑ "This lake was seaplane base during WW-II". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 May 2020.