About
Hussain Sagar Lake is a historic artificial lake located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It was built in 1563 by Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah and serves as a major landmark and tourist attraction in the city. 
 
Key Facts

• Built by / Year: Constructed in 1562 by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali during the reign of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah of the Qutb Shahi dynasty.​
• River: Built on a tributary of River Musi.​
• Original purpose: To meet irrigation and drinking water needs of Hyderabad; used for this till around 1930 (and drinking water till mid‑1970s).​
• Claim to fame: Often described as one of Asia’s largest/artificial lakes and one of the most popular tourist attractions of Hyderabad.​
• A 16 m high monolithic statue of Lord Buddha on a small island (“Rock of Gibraltar”) in the middle of the lake.​

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