Who originally built the Sudarshan Lake?

The lake was originally constructed by Pushyagupta, the governor of Chandragupta Maurya.

Ancient Irrigation and Infrastructure

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Who renovated Sudarshan lake without using forced labour?

Rudradaman I renovated the Sudarshan Lake without using forced labor. He funded the repairs from his own treasury, as documented in the famous Junagadh rock inscription.

Exam Year

2014

Evidence Source

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ID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_2014_40 Ref: Junagadh Rock Inscription