Kankaria Lake Ahmedabad
Kankaria is the biggest lake in the city of Ahmedabad.Kankaria Lake is a multisided lake that was built by Sultan Qutab-ud-Din in the year 1451.Kankaria Lake is one of the most favorite picnic spots of the people of Ahmedabad.and State Gujarat.It is basically an artificial lake with thirty four sides. Lying on the south eastern side of the Ahmedabad city, the lake also has a fascinating island summer palace.
Kankaria Lake was built by Sultan Kutubuddin in 15th century. The work was completed in 1451 CE and was known as "Qutub Hojj" or "Hauj-e-Kutub" .It was used for bathing by the kings. It had a water purification system but it has been lost with the time. At one point of the circular lake, there opens a walkway...
