| Matani Lake | |
|---|---|
Matani Lake is located in Maharashtra  Matani Lake | |
| Location | Pune, Maharashtra |
| Coordinates | 18°24′56″N 74°28′42″E / 18.41556°N 74.47833°E |
| Type | freshwater |
| Basin countries | India |
| Settlements | Pune |
Mastani Lake, also known as Mastani Talab or Wadki Talab, is situated near Wadki village, Pune, in the state of Maharashtra, India.[1] The construction started during the reign of Bajirao Peshwa.[2]
History[edit | edit source]
The water reservoir was built around 1720.[1] Two lovers, Bajirao and Mastani kept visiting the lake. Later, the lake name changed to Mastani Talab. The lake was considered to be the bathing spot of Mastani Bai.[3] It was constructed under Bajirao. After Bajirao's death, it was completed in the reign of Peshwa Nanasaheb.[2] Before his demise, Bajirao also started constructing walls around the lake but it was not finished entirely. Later, after 300 years, the walls were built.[3]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Mastani Lake is spread over an area of 14 acres (5.7 ha). The water reservoir sits in the middle of green hills. Two temples are located around the lake.[1]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Mastani Talav | LBB". LBB, Pune. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "IT professional cleans Mastani Lake without any help". The Indian Express. 3 June 2017. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Chavan /, Vijay. "Rejuvenating Mastani Lake". Pune Mirror. Retrieved 7 June 2021.