"Constructed in 1562 and situated between the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad... the almost 450 years old lake Hussainsagar is an engineering marvel and a symbol of traditional wisdom of water conservation in this semi-arid region of peninsular India...In recent years the lake has emerged as the major recreational centre and ecological land mark on the map of the country."
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Mohan Kodarkar, in Implementing the Ecosystem Approach to Preserve the Ecological Integrity of Urban Lakes The Case of Lake Hussainsagar, Hyderabad, India
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