Question

write a short note on hydraulic structure in ancient India

Answer 1

people in ancient india used hydaulic structure in the form of kul or gul to practice agriculture in western himalayas.

Answer 2

In the first century B.C., Sringaverapura near Allahabad has a water harvesting system channeling the flood water of Ganga.

During time of Chandragupta maurya a dam, lakes and irrigation system were extensily built, and in Kalinga (orrisa), Nagarjunkonda (Andhra pradesh), Bennur (Karnataka), Kolhapur (Maharastra) irrigation systems were found.

In 11th century, a largest artificial lake was built in Bhopal named Bhopal lake.

In 14th century, Iltrutmish, constructed the tank in Hauz Khas, Delhi, which was constructed for supplying water to siri fort area.