Gadisar Lake
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Not to be confused with Gadsar Lake.
Gadisar Lake is an artificial lake in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India.[1] It was built by the founder of Jaisalmer, King Rawal Jaisal in 1156 AD[2] and later rebuilt by Gadsi Singh Bhati around 1367 AD.[3] The lake is located about 1.5 km (0.93 mi) from Jaisalmer Fort. It is said that this lake once provided water to the entire city. Presently, the water comes in the Gadisar Lake from Indira Gandhi Canal, so it never dries.[4]
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Gadisar Lake | |
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Location | Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India |
Coordinates | 26.908°N 70.922°E / 26.908; 70.922 |
Type | artificial lake |
Basin countries | India |
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