Artificial lake in Barua Sagar, 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 / 25.368; 78.748 |
| Type | artificial lake |
| Basin countries | India |
Barua Sagar Tal is a large lake situated in Barua Sagar near Jhansi in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
History
It is a large lake created about 260 years ago by Raja Udit Singh of Orchha, who built the embankment. According to reports in media, the dam is claimed to be built around 1694 A.D. The beautiful temple Jarai-ka-Math, and the historic forts of Bundelkhand are nearby attractions.
Gallary
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Barua Sagar Dam
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Windows to the lush green scenery of Bundelkhand down below
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Close View of Baruasagar Temple
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Entrance to the Baruasagar Temple
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Wide view of Shringirishi Temple in Baruasagar
References
- "Jhansi Official website". Jhansi.nic.in. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- "The Hindu report/video on dams". thehindu.com. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
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