Kishore Sagar Talab

Kishore Sagar Talab
Kishore Sagar Lake
Aerial view of Kishore Sagar
Interactive map of Kishore Sagar Talab
LocationKota, Rajasthan
Coordinates25°11′N 75°51′E / 25.18°N 75.85°E / 25.18; 75.85
TypeReservoir, fresh water
Built1346[1][2]

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]

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]

See also

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.