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Mastani Lake

Coordinates: 18°24′56″N 74°28′42″E / 18.41556°N 74.47833°E / 18.41556; 74.47833
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Matani Lake
Matani Lake is located in Maharashtra
Matani Lake
Matani Lake
LocationPune, Maharashtra
Coordinates18°24′56″N 74°28′42″E / 18.41556°N 74.47833°E / 18.41556; 74.47833
Typefreshwater
Basin countriesIndia
SettlementsPune

Mastani Lake, also known as Mastani Talab or Wadki Talab, is situated near Wadki village, Pune, in the state of Maharashtra, India.[1] The construction started during the reign of Bajirao Peshwa.[2]

History

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The water reservoir was built around 1720.[1] Two lovers, Bajirao and Mastani kept visiting the lake. Later, the lake name changed to Mastani Talab. The lake was considered to be the bathing spot of Mastani Bai.[3] It was constructed under Bajirao. After Bajirao's death, it was completed in the reign of Peshwa Nanasaheb.[2] Before his demise, Bajirao also started constructing walls around the lake but it was not finished entirely. Later, after 300 years, the walls were built.[3]

Geography

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Mastani Lake is spread over an area of 14 acres (5.7 ha). The water reservoir sits in the middle of green hills. Two temples are located around the lake.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Mastani Talav | LBB". LBB, Pune. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b "IT professional cleans Mastani Lake without any help". The Indian Express. 3 June 2017. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  3. ^ a b Chavan /, Vijay. "Rejuvenating Mastani Lake". Pune Mirror. Retrieved 7 June 2021.