Dhebar Lake (also known as Jaisamand Lake) is India's first and world's oldest historical and second largest artificial fresh water lake in India.[1] It is located in the Salumber District of Rajasthan State in western India. It has an area of 87 km2 (34 sq mi) when full, and was created at Namla Thikana (rathore-patvi)[2] in the 17th century, when Rana Jai Singh of Udaipur built a marble dam across the Gomati River. It is about 19 km (12 mi) from the district headquarters of Salumbar. When first built, it was the largest artificial lake in the world. The surrounding Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary around Dhebar Lake can be reached by the state highway to Banswara from Udaipur. Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary protects about 162.0 square kilometres (16,200 ha), mostly teak forest, on the shores of Dhebar Lake. The lake has three islands measuring from 10 to 40 acres (40,000 to 162,000 m2) each. The Dhebar Lake Marble Dam is 300.0 m (984.3 ft) long and is a part of the "Heritage Monuments of India". The dam also has the Hawa Mahal Palace, winter Capital of the erstwhile Maharanas of Mewar. 1687 to 1691
Dhebar Lake, built by Maharana Jai Singh in 1685, covers area of 36 square miles (93 km2). The lake remained the largest artificial lake in the world till the building of the Aswan dam in Egypt by the British in 1902, that was reconstructed between 1960-1970.[citation needed] During the reign of Maharana Jai Singh (1680–1698), there was a great need for water for cultivation in Mewar's southeastern corner. The Maharana emulated his father (Maharana Raj Singh I who built Rajsamand Lake) by damming a small river, the Gomati and building a massive embankment; the height of the dam is 36.6 meters. Jai Singh named the resultant lake Jaisamand after himself - its often-used nickname is 'Ocean of Victory' ('samand' meaning 'ocean'). On the day of its inauguration, 2 June 1691, Maharana Jai Singh walked around the dam charitably distributing gold equal to his own weight. The statistics of the lake is really amazing – 9 miles (14 km) in breadth, 102 feet (31 m) deep at its deepest end, a circumference of 30 miles (48 km), with marble staircases leading into the water. The summer palaces of the Queens of Udaipur surround Dhebar Lake on all sides. Maharna given special thanks to Namla thikana for their special land contribution .[3]
There are three islands on Dhebar Lake, and the tribe of Bhil Minas (see People of Rajasthan) inhabits all. The two bigger islands are known as Baba ka Magra and the smaller island is called Piari. There is a bund on the lake, which has to be mentioned due to its sheer size – 1,202 feet (366 m) long, 116 feet (35 m) high and 70 feet (21 m) broad at the base. On the marble dam are six exotic cenotaphs and a Shiva temple in the centre. The northern end of the lake has a palace with a courtyard while its southern end has a pavilion of 12 pillars. The hills to its south have grand palaces that have an excellent view of the lake.
Dhebar Lake has elegant steps leading to the water and marble Chhatri (cenotaphs) on its bank with a small Shiv temple that marks the grace of the lake. On either side are the palaces built for the past kings favourite queens. The local tribe "Bhils" still inhabit the islands. Maharaja Jai Singh created Dhebar Lake in the 17th century utilizing the waters of the Gomti River. Encircled by hills and with a number of summer palaces along the shore, the lake is a natural and peaceful haven. There are eleven islands on the lake, some of which provide sanctuary inhabited by several species of migratory birds. Maharana Jai Singh at the time of digging the foundation for Dhebar Lake, celebrated the occasion by giving away gold in charity after a Tuladaan Ceremony. In the lake there are three islands whose inhabitants use Bhels (boats) to reach the shore. On the top of two nearby hillocks are two old palaces constructed by Maharana Jai Singh still exist in great condition. A very fine view of the lake is available from these Great Palaces. Graceful marble chhatris flank the embankment and beautiful summer palaces of the Udaipur queens.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Dhebar Lake news newspapers books scholar JSTOR November 2016 Learn how and when to remove this template message Dhebar Lake also known as Jaisamand Lake is India s first and world s oldest historical and second largest artificial fresh water lake in India 1 It is located in the Salumber District of Rajasthan State in western India It has an area of 87 km2 34 sq mi when full and was created at Namla Thikana rathore patvi 2 in the 17th century when Rana Jai Singh of Udaipur built a marble dam across the Gomati River It is about 19 km 12 mi from the district headquarters of Salumbar When first built it was the largest artificial lake in the world The surrounding Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary around Dhebar Lake can be reached by the state highway to Banswara from Udaipur Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary protects about 162 0 square kilometres 16 200 ha mostly teak forest on the shores of Dhebar Lake The lake has three islands measuring from 10 to 40 acres 40 000 to 162 000 m2 each The Dhebar Lake Marble Dam is 300 0 m 984 3 ft long and is a part of the Heritage Monuments of India The dam also has the Hawa Mahal Palace winter Capital of the erstwhile Maharanas of Mewar 1687 to 1691Jaisamand lLakeJaisamand Lakeढ बर झ ल जयसम द झ ल Hindi Jaisamand lLakeA picture showing extended view of Jaisamand Lake taken from top of Roothi Rani Palace LocationSalumbar RajasthanCoordinates24 16 N 74 00 E 24 267 N 74 000 E 24 267 74 000Lake typereservoirPrimary inflowsGomati RiverPrimary outflowsGomati RiverBasin countriesIndiaMax length9 mi 14 km Surface area87 km2 34 sq mi Max depth160 ft 49 m Shore length130 mi 48 km Islands3 Islands1 Shore length is not a well defined measure Contents 1 History 2 Characteristics 3 Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary 4 See also 5 ReferencesHistory edit nbsp Dhebar Lake built by Maharana Jai Singh in 1685 covers area of 36 square miles 93 km2 The lake remained the largest artificial lake in the world till the building of the Aswan dam in Egypt by the British in 1902 that was reconstructed between 1960 1970 citation needed During the reign of Maharana Jai Singh 1680 1698 there was a great need for water for cultivation in Mewar s southeastern corner The Maharana emulated his father Maharana Raj Singh I who built Rajsamand Lake by damming a small river the Gomati and building a massive embankment the height of the dam is 36 6 meters Jai Singh named the resultant lake Jaisamand after himself its often used nickname is Ocean of Victory samand meaning ocean On the day of its inauguration 2 June 1691 Maharana Jai Singh walked around the dam charitably distributing gold equal to his own weight The statistics of the lake is really amazing 9 miles 14 km in breadth 102 feet 31 m deep at its deepest end a circumference of 30 miles 48 km with marble staircases leading into the water The summer palaces of the Queens of Udaipur surround Dhebar Lake on all sides Maharna given special thanks to Namla thikana for their special land contribution 3 Characteristics edit nbsp Marble Indian elephant at Jaisamand LakeThere are three islands on Dhebar Lake and the tribe of Bhil Minas see People of Rajasthan inhabits all The two bigger islands are known as Baba ka Magra and the smaller island is called Piari There is a bund on the lake which has to be mentioned due to its sheer size 1 202 feet 366 m long 116 feet 35 m high and 70 feet 21 m broad at the base On the marble dam are six exotic cenotaphs and a Shiva temple in the centre The northern end of the lake has a palace with a courtyard while its southern end has a pavilion of 12 pillars The hills to its south have grand palaces that have an excellent view of the lake Dhebar Lake has elegant steps leading to the water and marble Chhatri cenotaphs on its bank with a small Shiv temple that marks the grace of the lake On either side are the palaces built for the past kings favourite queens The local tribe Bhils still inhabit the islands Maharaja Jai Singh created Dhebar Lake in the 17th century utilizing the waters of the Gomti River Encircled by hills and with a number of summer palaces along the shore the lake is a natural and peaceful haven There are eleven islands on the lake some of which provide sanctuary inhabited by several species of migratory birds Maharana Jai Singh at the time of digging the foundation for Dhebar Lake celebrated the occasion by giving away gold in charity after a Tuladaan Ceremony In the lake there are three islands whose inhabitants use Bhels boats to reach the shore On the top of two nearby hillocks are two old palaces constructed by Maharana Jai Singh still exist in great condition A very fine view of the lake is available from these Great Palaces Graceful marble chhatris flank the embankment and beautiful summer palaces of the Udaipur queens Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary edit nbsp Jaisamand Lake s viewA trip to Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary allows a close encounter with the rich wildlife in their natural habitat The fauna include the panther wild boar deer four horned antelope mongoose and various species of migratory birds The sanctuary s ecoregion is that of Khathiar Gir dry deciduous forests 4 See also editArid Forest Research Institute List of lakes in India Wildlife of IndiaReferences edit Jaisamand lake is considered as the second largest artificial lake in the world and first in Asia In which district of Rajasthan is it situated GKToday Not Available 1907 Rajputana Agency Political Branch Not Available 1907 Rajputana Agency Political Branch Khathiar Gir dry deciduous forests Terrestrial Ecoregions World Wildlife Fund Retrieved 29 January 2017 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Dhebar Lake amp oldid 1210035358 Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
