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Lake

Ten Talav

Ten Talav, is a small settlement situated 12 KMs from Dabhoi. The town is named after the vast lake called Ten Talav. It is said that the lake was constructed by Hiradhar Shilpi, who was the architect of Dabhoi Fort (Hira Bhagol or gate is named after Hiradhar). A fort, lake, lover, and vedmi(sweet): The lake is linked to an interesting…

Polo Ground

Situated in the heart of the city, Polo Ground is a huge open ground used by the people of the city during festivals. There used to be a big lake called Bhesana or Bhesaniya Talao (Lake) where the ground is now situated. Between 1910-1912 this lake was filled up with soil to make way for the Polo Ground, under the…

Sursagar Lake

Located in the heart of the city, Sursagar Talav is a lake, formerly known as Chandan Talav. It was one of the factors that guided the placement of the old walled city called the Kila-e-Dulatabad. Later, it also became the center of the urban renewal activity that took place during the reign of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. The lake is…

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