Barua Sagar Tal is a large lake situated in Barua Sagar near Jhansi in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
| Barua Sagar Tal | |
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 The lake in 1882 | |
  Barua Sagar Tal | |
| Location | Barua Sagar, Uttar Pradesh |
| Coordinates | 25°22′05″N 78°44′53″E / 25.368°N 78.748°E |
| Type | artificial lake |
| Basin countries | India |
History
editIt 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.
Gallary
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Barua Sagar Dam -
Windows to the lush green scenery of Bundelkhand down below -
Close View of Baruasagar Temple -
Entrance to the Baruasagar Temple -
Wide view of Shringirishi Temple in Baruasagar
References
edit- ^ "Jhansi Official website". Jhansi.nic.in. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ "The Hindu report/video on dams". thehindu.com. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
External links
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