Rajasthan
Ana Sagar Lake
- 19 Nov 2025
- 1 min read
Why in News?
The wetland boundary marking near Ana Sagar Lake in Ajmer has led to protests, with locals alleging that the demarcation was biased and carried out without scientific assessment.
Key Points
- Ana Sagar is a 12th century artificial lake in Ajmer, constructed by Anaji Chauhan, grandfather of Prithviraj Chauhan.
- Later, the Mughal ruler Jahangir built Daulat Bagh , also known as Subhash Udyan , in the courtyard of the lake .
- Shah Jahan constructed a marble Baradari (pavilion) around it in 1637 AD , which further enhances the beauty of the lake.
- It is a major urban wetland, contributing to groundwater recharge, flood control, and local microclimate regulation.
