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Hussain sagar is a lake in Hyderabad, India built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah.
It was a lake of 24 kilometres built on a tributary of the River Musi to meet the water and irrigation needs of the city.
The Tank Bund dams Hussain Sagar Lake on the eastern side and connects the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
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  Husain Sagar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A night view of Hussain Sagar from the Buddha Statue Island, with Birla Temple in the backdrop
Hussain Sagar is a lake in Hyderabad, India built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali.
It was built on a tributary of the Musi river to meet the water and irrigation needs of Hyderabad, India.
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 Hyderabad Resort - Achutananda Real Estates, Hyderabad   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Hussain Sagar Lake: Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it connects the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
On the banks of the placid waters of the Hussain Sagar a water front or bund was constructed to arrest the flow of water on the other side.
A major attraction at the Hussain Sagar is the 16 meter high, 350 tonne monolithic Buddha statue on the Rock of Gibraltar.
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 Hussainsagar is turning toxic- The Times of India   (Site not responding. Last check: )
hyderabad: the hussain sagar that once used to be a source of clean drinking water has been reduced to a toxic lake due to uncontrolled flow of industrial effluents, domestic sewerage and garbage into it over the years.
the four major inflows the hussain sagar receives are from the banjara hills nala from the west, balkampet channel from the south-west, picket nala from the north-east and kukatpally from the north-west corner.
"even though a pipeline, the k duplicate pipeline, has been laid to divert the industrial effluents from the hussain sagar, a certain amount of industrial effluents and industrial solid wastes are washed into the hussain sagar during the rains," according to citizens against pollution (cap) president prof k purushotham reddy.
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 Hyderabad Greens.org - Hussain Sagar
Hussain Sagar Lake, built in 1562 A.D. is a treasure and heritage water body of Hyderabad and it falls within the limits of HUDA.
Hussain sagar links Hyderabad with Secunderabad with a bund, known as the Tank Bund, which is 2.5 Km long.
In the case of Hussain Sagar Lake the government built the Necklace road in 1996 to indicate this boundary of the lake — supposed to be developed green belt between the lake and Necklace road.
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 HUSSAIN SAGAR LAKE   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Hussain Sagar was built on a tributary of the Musi river by Hussain Shah Wahi during the reign of Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah in 1562.
Over the years the "Tank bund" has become a favorite haunt for the evening promenaders to take a stroll, while in the morning the health fiends are seen toning their muscles in jogging suits.
As the dusk unfolds, the environs of Hussain Sagar is crowded with colorfully attired young couples and families.
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The most popular promenade Tank Bund dams the Hussain Sagar large lake that connects the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
It is a sprawling artificial lake that holds water perennially built during the reign of Ibrahim Qutub Shah, across a tributary of the river Musi in 1562 AD.
The 16 meter tall, 350-tone monolithic colossus rises high from the placid waters of the picturesque Hussain Sagar Lake.
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 Hussain Sagar in Hyderabad,Largest Man-Made Lake in Asia,India
Hussain Sagar in Hyderabad,Largest Man-Made Lake in Asia,India
A 16m high, 350 tonne monolithic Buddha statue on the Rock of Gibraltar is a major attraction at the Hussain Sagar.
It is made of white granite, finely sculptured and stands majestically amidst the shimmering waters of the lake.
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Indeed the Hussain Sagar is a haven for young and old hearts, a thrill for yatchers and above all an ideal place for relaxation and recreation.
A beautiful landscaped park on the banks of the placid Hussain Sagar lake is the Lumbini Park.
The Lumbini park is surrounded by the state Secretariat, the tranquility of the Hussain Sagar lake and the exotic Birla Mandir standing majestically atop a hillock.
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Hussain Sagar is a large lake in the midst of the city and was constructed in 1562 AD.
Birla Mandir is a beautiful modern temple overlooking the south end of Hussain Sagar, in Hyderabad.
A couple of small rocky hillocks in the middle of Hyderabad beside the Hussain Sagar Lake are known as Naubat pahad and Kala pahad.
www.south-india-tour.net /andhra-pradesh/hyderabad-travel.html   (1286 words)

  
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Hussain Sagar is a largest lake in the midst of the city Also known as Tank Bund, it connects the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
Built in the 16th century the lake was named to express the gratitude of to Hussain Shah Wali, who helped him to recover from illness.
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 Hyderabad Greens.org - Four Years of Service
Representation was also made about the Musi River with a request to scrap the Nandanavanam Project and instead prepare a holistic plan to improve water availability and develop the river environs in such a manner as not to affect the environment and livelihood of people.
An example was the case (PIL) filed in regard to Hussain Sagar tourism and other projects on which the AP High Court issued orders in June 2001, wherein it was stated that permanent structures should not be built in the vicinity (catchment area) of water bodies.
This drive has created awareness among the public; (ii) However, Forum was not successful in protecting the Hussain Sagar Lake from government’s onslaught on the name of mega tourism projects.
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Hussain Sagar in Hyderabad is a lake famous for the thousands of migratory birds it attracts from other parts of India and abroad, in the winter months.
It's not just Hussain Sagar lake that is suffering the consequences of too many idols being dumped in it.
If a recent Government of India report on the health of the environment in India is anything to go by, then the rest of India seems to be heading for the same fate as Hussain Sagar and the Ganga.
www.pitara.com /news/news_indepth_india/online.asp?story=14   (600 words)

  
 Hussain Sagar Lake presented in Travelling section
The Hussain Sagar Lake has been the centre of Hyderabad civilisation and is among the most beautiful national heritage.
During the past few years grave concern is being voiced by people from different walks of life over the deteriorating conditions of Hussain Sagar Lake.
As a result of heavy anthropogenic pressures, the lake eco-systems are not only strengthening in its surface becoming poor in quality, posing health hazards to the people living in close proximity to the lake.
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 Hussain Sagar   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The large tank that seperates Hyderabad with Secunderabad was built originally in 1562 by Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah, the father of Mohammad Quli.
It was named after Hussain Shah Wali, a physician who treated the Sultan and cured his illness.
The road on the Tank-Bund which originally was very narrow was widened in 1946 when Sir Mirza Ismail was the Prime Minister of Hyderabad.
www.cs.uml.edu /~ksuresh/project/INDIA/t-bund.html   (161 words)

  
 India -- Dr. M.V. Nayudu v. Govt of A.P. W.P. 17940/2001 (2002.23.01)(Urban Development Laws)   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The learned Advocate General in reply submitted that Hussain Sagar lake which once upon a time spread over a very large area gradually shrunk in its dimension for the past several decades and that it is surrounded on all sides by regular roads.
A careful reading of those judgments clearly indicate thatthe water body of the Hussain Sagar lake can only be confined to that area which is presently covered by water andsurrounded on all sides by roads.
In the instant case, the State Government has taken a policy decision to provide recreational facilities in and around Hussain Sagar lake for the citizens of twin cities to meet their aspirations.
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 Hyderabad
Hyderabad and Secunderabad[?] are twin cities, separated by the lake Hussain Sagar.
Population of greater metropolitan area estimated at 6 million.
Hussain sagar lake and Buddha Statue (One of the tallest statues of Buddha in Asia) situated on an island in the middle of the Hussain sagar lake
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 Great Andhra Talk - Gigantic Sculptures for the Dwarf Lord   (Site not responding. Last check: )
But the main sufferer after the festival is Hussain Sagar.
Hussain Sagar is the only water unit for this purpose for these mega twin cities.
The purifying propellers those were set up for the percolation of Hussaion Sagar water can show their result only after a consistent performance.
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The Tankbund which skirts the eastern shore of the lake and has great views of the Buddha is a popular promenade and jogging track.
Osman Sagar, popularly known as Gandipet, is a beautiful lake located 20 km west of Hyderabad.
It is next to the placid waters of the Hussain Sagar.
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Dr C Narayana Reddy’s words aptly illustrate the charm that the Hussain Sagar holds.
The Tank Bund, the dam to the Hussain Sagar and the link between the twin cities, was built by Hazrat Hussain Shah, and is and has always been a major tourist attraction.
Adding to its charm is the monolithic statue of the Buddha installed in the heart of the lake.
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 Hyderabad Lake Policing
'We R for U' We are here to protect one of Hyderabad's most beautiful and visited areas --- The area around the Hussain Sagar Lake.
With the implementation of the best Surveillance Technology (The first of its kind in India), The Lake Police has ensured that the Hussain Sagar lake area is one of the safest areas in the city.
NTR Gardens, Lumbini Park, Sanjeevaiah Park, Necklace Road, IMAX theater, and boating are just some of the attractions surrounding the Hussain Sagar Lake.
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 World Wetlands Day in India
The topics for the painting competition were "Hussain Sagar in the Future" for junior students (Std V to VII) and "Wetlands for Tomorrow" for senior students (Std VIII and IX).
On this day, Chairman, HUDA and Chairman, WWF exchanged a memorandum of understanding which marked the beginning of WWF's biodiversity study of Hussain Sagar Lake on behalf of HUDA.
The results of this study will give inputs for eco-restoration of Hussain Sagar, a 445 year old man-made lake created during the Quli Qutb Shah regime, to its previous glory.
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This temple is located on one of the twin rocky hills overlooking the Hussain Sagar.
The planned city of Secunderabad is 8 km away from the Hyderabad and was established towards, the north of Hussain Sagar Lake.
Usman Sagar is the dam, which is one of the main sources of water supply to the city of Hyderabad.
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The Charminar is the pride of Hyderabad and is a significant mark of 'the land of Nizams'.
This Lake is a link between the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
Hussain Sagar also offers myriad opportunities for water sports lovers.
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One of the most remarkable features of is its system of acoustics whereby the sounds of hands clapped at the entry gate can be heard quite clearly at the top of the hill.
In 1798, an area north of Hussain Sagar lake was made a cantonment as a result of an alliance signed between the Nizam and the East India Company for military and political co-operation.
About 20 kms away from the center of Hyderabad is the picturesque lake-Usman Sagar, popularly known as Gandipet.
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 tankbund-hyd
The Hussain Sagar lake which links the twin cities of Hyderabad was built in 1562 A.D.Recently, 33 statues of the famous personalities of the state were installed along the bund.
Under the umbrella of the clear blue sky, caressed by the strong cool breeze and embraced on one
side by the Hussain Sagar lake, the Lepakshi center stands elegantly on the tankbund road as a
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