Rukn-ud-Daula lake

Rukn-ud-Daula lake or Rukunu Dowla Lake is a historic lake situated in Shivarampally village near Hyderabad, India.

History
The lake was constructed in 1770 by Nawab Rukn-ud-Daula - the Prime Minister of Sikandar Jah - the 3rd Nizam of Hyderabad. Reputedly originally 104 acres, the lake has been subject of controversy over claims of encroachment.

Current status
The lake has been encroached by land-grabbers.