About Hussain Sagar Lake:
- It is an artificial lake located in Hyderabad, Telangana.
- It is also called Tank Bund and lies on a tributary of River Musi.
- It is one of the largest man-made lakes in Asia.
- The United Nations World Tourism Organisation has named the lake “Heart of the World”.
- It was constructed in 1562 AD during the reign of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah, the fourth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty.
- The lake was named after Hussain Shah Wali, the chief engineer who designed and supervised its construction.
- It is renowned for its monolith of Lord Buddha that stands right in its centre.
- It had been of significance in the early days since it connected the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
- It was initially built to cater to the irrigation needs and other water needs of the city.
- Indira Park, Lumbini Park, and Sanjeevaiah Park surround the lake on three sides.
