| Barua Sagar Tal | |
|---|---|
 The lake in 1882 | |
  Barua Sagar Tal | |
| Location | Barua Sagar, Uttar Pradesh |
| Coordinates | 25°22′05″N78°44′53″E / 25.368°N 78.748°E Coordinates: 25°22′05″N78°44′53″E / 25.368°N 78.748°E |
| Type | artificial lake |
| Basin countries | India |
Barua Sagar Tal is a large lake situated in Barua Sagar near Jhansi in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
It is a large lake created about 260 years ago by Raja Udit Singh of Orchha, who built the embankment. [1] According to reports in media, the dam is claimed to be built around 1694 A.D. [2] The beautiful temple Jarai-ka-Math, and the historic forts of Bundelkhand are nearby attractions.
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