Rukn-ud-Daula lake or Rukunu Dowla Lake is a historic lake situated in Shivarampally village near

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History

The lake was constructed in 1770 by Nawab Rukn-ud-Daula - the Prime Minister of Sikandar Jah - the 3rd Nizam of Hyderabad. Reputedly originally 104 acres, the lake has been subject of controversy over claims of encroachment.

Current Status

The lake has been encroached by land-grabbers.

References

{{reflist Hyderabad State Lakes of Hyderabad, India Artificial lakes of India People from Hyderabad State