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
LocationRajasthan
Coordinates25.07°N 73.88°E / 25.07; 73.88
Typereservoir
Catchment area196 sq mi (510 km2)
Basin countriesIndia

The lake was used as a seaplane base during World War II.[2]

See also

  • List of lakes in India

References

  1. "With Rajsamand lake drying up, farmers face an uncertain future". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  2. "This lake was seaplane base during WW-II". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
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