Who build the Hussainsagar?

Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah
Hussain Sagar was built across a tributary of the Musi river in 1563 by Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. The lake was named after Hussain Shah Wali, who was the Master of Architecture in the Kingdom. It is an artificial lake that holds water perennially fed by canals from Musi river.

Where is the Hussain Sagar lake in India?

Hyderabad
Hussain Sagar Lake located in the heart of Hyderabad is well accessible by road. It is located nearly 3 km from Nampally railway station and 4.5 km from Secunderabad railway station.

Who kept Buddha statue in Hussainsagar?

Buddha Statue of Hyderabad
Height 58 feet (18 meters)
Dedicated 1 December 1992
Sculptor S.M.Ganapathi Sthapathi
Governing body Buddha Purnima Project Authority, HMDA

How deep is Hussain Sagar Lake?

32′
Hussain Sagar/Max depth

How Hussain Sagar is polluted?

The polluted water coming into the lakes is the main reason for its dilapidated condition. The Bio Chemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) found in the lake is between 25-116mg/1 which should not be more than 3mg/1. The Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Concentration level which measures the water purity is also below the required mark.

What is the importance of Hussain Sagar?

During the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah, the artificial lake was built by Sufi Saint Hussain Shah, to meet the drinking water and irrigation requirements of the city. The lake holds immense historical significance because the treaty between Mughals and Golconda was settled on its banks.

How many statues are in a bund tank?

34 well-sculptured bronze statues, mounted on high platforms, of people who played iconic role in the development of Hyderabad and Telugu culture along the Tank Bund road. The statues were installed by the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. T. Rama Rao.

What are the effects of pollution in hussainsagar?

Pollution at Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar gets worse, lake loses ability to ‘self-purify’ The pollution is due to heavy metals that have seeped into the lake bed, and declining oxygen levels in the water.

How can I reach Hussain Sagar?

Hussain Sagar lake also enjoy a good location. It is easily accessible from the rest of the city and well connected by local trains as well as buses, taxis and autos. And once you are here by the lake side, you can also go exploring other tourist places of Hyderabad. Birla Mandir, NTR garden are located quite close by.

When was Hussain Sagar built across the river Musi?

Hussain Sagar was built across a tributary of the river Musi river in 1563 by Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah.

What is the maximum depth of Hussain Sagar Lake?

The maximum depth of the lake is 32 feet (9.8 m). Hussain Sagar lake is a popular spot for sailing, boating and sightseeing. Hussain Sagar was built across a tributary of the Musi river in 1563 by Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah.

Which is the nearest metro station to Hussain Sagar?

Hussain Sagar is near to Lakdi-Ka-Pul, Khairatabad and Assembly Hyderabad metro stations. Hussain Sagar is also serviced by MMTS Train stations at Necklace Road, James Street and Sanjeevaiah Park. Necklace Road runs along the lake and connects important locations on its banks.

Which is the World Heritage Site of Hussain Lake?

Hussain lake is one of the Qutub Shahi monuments of Hyderabad-Telangana, out of which Golconda Fort, Qutub Shahi Tombs, and Charminar were already placed in the tentative list of World Heritage Sites of UNESCO.