Barua Sagar Tal Explained

Barua Sagar Tal
Pushpin Map:Uttar Pradesh
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of Barua Sagar lake in Uttar Pradesh
Coords:25.368°N 78.748°W
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.[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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jhansi Official website . Jhansi.nic.in . 2015-08-25.
  2. Web site: The Hindu report/video on dams . thehindu.com . 2019-08-12.