Kishore Sagar Talab

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Kishore Sagar Talab
Kishore Sagar Lake
Kota City of Rajasthan View.jpg
Aerial view of Kishore Sagar
Location Kota, Rajasthan
Coordinates 25°11′N75°51′E / 25.18°N 75.85°E / 25.18; 75.85
Type Reservoir, fresh water
Built1346 [1] [2]
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Kishore Sagar Talab

Kishore Sagar Talab also known as Kishore Sagar lake is an artificial lake in the city of Kota, Rajasthan, India. It was constructed in the 14th century. [2]

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History

The lake was created in 1346 [2] at the request of the Bundi Prince Dehra Deh. [1] In the 18th century, a small palace was built on the lake's central island during the reign of Maharani Brij Kunwar. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Shales, Melissa (1999). Delhi, Agra & Rajasthan (2nd ed.). Basingstoke. p. 84. ISBN   9780749520397 – via Internet Archive.
  2. 1 2 3 Brown, Lindsay; Hole, Abigail; McCrohan, Daniel; Noble, John. Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra. Lonely Planet. p. 186. ISBN   9781741794601 – via Internet Archive.
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