词条 | Rajsamand Lake |
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| name = Rajsamand Lake | image = Banks Of Rajsamand Lake.jpg | caption = Ghat of Rajsamand lake with pavilions and toranas | image_bathymetry = | caption_bathymetry = | location = Rajasthan | coords = {{coord|25.07|N|73.88|E|type:waterbody|display=inline,title}} | type = reservoir | inflow = | outflow = | catchment = {{convert|196|sqmi|km2|abbr=on}} | basin_countries = India | length = | width = | area = | depth = | max-depth = | volume = | residence_time = | shore = | elevation = | islands = | cities = }} Rajsamand Lake (also known as Rajsamudra Lake) is a lake near the town of Rajsamand in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Built in the 17th century, it is approximately {{convert|1.75|mi|km}} wide, {{convert|4|mi|km}} long and {{convert|60|ft|m}} deep. It was built across the Gomati, Kelwa, and Tali rivers, with a catchment area of approximately {{convert|196|sqmi|km2|abbr=on}}. There are five toranas (weighing arches) where Maharana Raj Singh and his descendants organized the annual event of Tuladan. (Kings used to weigh themselves in gold and then distribute it amongst the Brahmans.) This process of alms-giving was followed by Maharaja Raj Singh and his descendants.[1] List of lakes in India
References1. ^Rajsamand Lake, Tutorial External links
2 : Reservoirs in Rajasthan|Tourist attractions in Rajsamand district |
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