Rajsamand Lake
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]
| 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 |
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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- ↑ "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.