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Historic Lakes & Reservoirs of Hyderabad
From 16th-century Qutb Shahi bund engineering to Nizam VII's flood mitigation reservoirs, explore the historic water bodies that shaped the urban geography of Hyderabad.
Featured Historic Lakes & Reservoirs of Hyderabad (5)
Frequently Asked Questions About Historic Lakes & Reservoirs of Hyderabad
When was Hussain Sagar built and by whom?
Hussain Sagar was built in 1562 by Ibrahim Qutb Shah, engineered by Hussain Shah Wali, to provide drinking water to the newly established Sultanate capital.
Why was Osman Sagar (Gandipet) built?
Osman Sagar was completed in 1920 across the Musi River by Sir M. Visvesvaraya's engineering recommendations following the catastrophic 1908 Hyderabad floods.
What makes Mir Alam Tank architecturally unique?
Mir Alam Tank (built 1806) features 21 semi-circular masonry arches that form a unique multi-arch gravity dam, designed by French engineers under Nizam's prime minister Mir Alam.
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