Ana Sagar Lake

About Ana Sagar Lake:

• It is an artificial lake located in Ajmer, Rajasthan.
• It was built by raising a dam across the Luni or Lavanavari River.
• It was built by Arnoraja Chauhan, the grandfather of Prithviraj Chauhan, in 1135–1150 AD and was named after him.
• The arresting Pavilions, or "Baradari" that are nearby the lake were constructed in 1637 by the Mughal emperor Shahjahan.
  • The Baradari is essentially a marble stone pavilion.
• The "Daulat Bagh Gardens" that surrounds the lake were established by Mughal sovereign Jehangir.
• There is an island in the center of the lake, which is accessible by boat.
• The circuit residence that's placed on the hilltop in the vicinity of the lake once served as the British Residency.