Describe any three hydraulic structures of ancient india
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Sophisticated hydraulic constructions such as dams produce of rock rubble, embankments and trenches for irrigation, reservoirs or ponds were built in different areas of the nation.
1. A complex rainwater harvesting arrangement directing River Ganga's flood water was constructed in the 1st century B.C. at Sringaverapura near Allahabad.
2. Andhra Pradesh (particularly at Nagarjunakonda), Karnataka (Bennur), Kalinga in Odisha and Kolhapur in Maharashtra have provided evidence of irrigation arrangements.
3. Bhopal lake; one of the biggest man-made lakes was built in the 11th century.
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Three hydraulic structures of ancient India are as under: (1) During the time of Chandragupta Maura, dams, lakes and irrigation systems were extensively built. (2) In the 11th century, Bhopal lake, one of the largest artificial lake of its time was built. (3) In the 14th century, the tank in Haul Khans, Delhi was constructed by Iltutmish for supplying water to Sire Fort area.