Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary

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Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary
Pākhal van'yaprāṇula abhayāraṇyaṁ
LocationPakhal Lake
Coordinates 17°55′N80°06′E / 17.917°N 80.100°E / 17.917; 80.100
Area860.00
Established1952
Website https://www.telanganatourism.gov.in/partials/destinations/wildlife/mahabubabad/pakhal-wildlife-sanctuary.html

The Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary is situated adjacent to the Pakhal Lake, in Telangana state in India, [1] it is an artificial lake. Encompassing a vast expanse of 839 square kilometres, the sanctuary spans across the area, [2] and is home to a variety of wildlife, including tigers, leopards, sloth bears, chital, nilgai, and four-horned antelope.. [3]

History

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Pakhal lake

It was established in the year 1952 and is located around 50 km away from the town of Warangal, in the state of Telangana.Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary is named after the person who excavated the lake, Ganapati Deva, the Kakatiyan ruler. The lake was constructed in the first decade of the 13th century (1213 AD).

Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary

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References

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  2. "Welcome to Official Website of Telangana Tourism Corporation". tourism.telangana.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  3. Shah, Nimesh (2016-12-19). "Complete Guide to Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary, Telangana - Trans India Travels". www.transindiatravels.com. Retrieved 2023-07-05.