Hussainsagar
Hussain Sagar
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Jump to: navigation, search Hussain Sagar | | Location | Hyderabad | Coordinates | 17°27′N 78°30′E / 17.45°N 78.5°E / 17.45; 78.5 | Lake type | artificial lake | Basin countries | India | | Max. depth | 32 ft | Surface elevation | 1,759 ft | | Islands | Buddha Statue (artificial) | Settlements | Hyderabad and Secunderabad |
Coordinates: 17°27′N 78°30′E / 17.45°N 78.5°E / 17.45; 78.5
Hussain Sagar (Telugu: హుస్సేన్ సాగర్) is a lake in Hyderabad, India, built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. It was a lake of 24 square kilometres built on a tributary of the River Musi to meet the water and irrigation needs of the city. There is a large monolithic statue of the Gautam Buddha in the middle of the lake which was erected in 1992.[1] Contents[hide] * 1 Tank Bund * 2 Sailing * 3 Landmarks * 4 Transport * 5 References * 6 Gallery * 7 External links |
[edit] Tank Bund
Tank bund road
Built in the 16th century the lake was named to express the gratitude of Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah to Hussain Shah Wali who helped him to recover from illness. It is a sprawling artificial lake that holds water perennially, built during the reign of Ibrahim Qutub Shah, across a tributary of the river Musi in 1562. Linking the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, the lake and its environs have several parks and scenic spots. The broad road on the tank bund is lined with lawns and 33 statues of famous personalities of the State stand along the bund of the lake. The well laid out Lumbini park located in the Buddha Purnima project has a musical fountain. The lake was a hot spot as a suicide location but these have reduced in the last few decades, possibly due to the worsening water quality.
The lake is encompassed on one side by the beautiful Lumbini Park, an amusement park for the young and old alike. Then there is the enchanting Birla Mandir hewn on a
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search Hussain Sagar | | Location | Hyderabad | Coordinates | 17°27′N 78°30′E / 17.45°N 78.5°E / 17.45; 78.5 | Lake type | artificial lake | Basin countries | India | | Max. depth | 32 ft | Surface elevation | 1,759 ft | | Islands | Buddha Statue (artificial) | Settlements | Hyderabad and Secunderabad |
Coordinates: 17°27′N 78°30′E / 17.45°N 78.5°E / 17.45; 78.5
Hussain Sagar (Telugu: హుస్సేన్ సాగర్) is a lake in Hyderabad, India, built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. It was a lake of 24 square kilometres built on a tributary of the River Musi to meet the water and irrigation needs of the city. There is a large monolithic statue of the Gautam Buddha in the middle of the lake which was erected in 1992.[1] Contents[hide] * 1 Tank Bund * 2 Sailing * 3 Landmarks * 4 Transport * 5 References * 6 Gallery * 7 External links |
[edit] Tank Bund
Tank bund road
Built in the 16th century the lake was named to express the gratitude of Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah to Hussain Shah Wali who helped him to recover from illness. It is a sprawling artificial lake that holds water perennially, built during the reign of Ibrahim Qutub Shah, across a tributary of the river Musi in 1562. Linking the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, the lake and its environs have several parks and scenic spots. The broad road on the tank bund is lined with lawns and 33 statues of famous personalities of the State stand along the bund of the lake. The well laid out Lumbini park located in the Buddha Purnima project has a musical fountain. The lake was a hot spot as a suicide location but these have reduced in the last few decades, possibly due to the worsening water quality.
The lake is encompassed on one side by the beautiful Lumbini Park, an amusement park for the young and old alike. Then there is the enchanting Birla Mandir hewn on a
References: 1. ^ "View of Buddha Statue, Tank Bund, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh". indospectrum.com. http://www.indospectrum.com/travels/india/files/buddha_statue_tank_bund.html. Retrieved 2006-11-02. 2. ^ "Tank Bund". twincities.com. Archived from the original on 2007-01-18. http://web.archive.org/web/20070118233839/http://www.twincitiesbbs.com/landmarks/tankbund.htm. Retrieved 2006-11-02. 3. ^ "Forum for a Better Hyderabad". Archived from the original on 2006-08-13. http://web.archive.org/web/20060813215707/http://www.hyderabadgreens.org/hussain.html. Retrieved 2006-09-21.