Location: Dani Limda Road
Established by: Wife of Tajn Khan Nari Ali, the Mughal Sultan of Ahmedabad
Chandola Lake is an artificial lake in Ahmedabad, situated at the Dani Limda Road. This artificial lake was built by wife of Tajn Khan Nari Ali, who was another Mughal Sultan at Ahmedabad. Adjacent to this lake, lies the tomb of Shah Alam. The domes of this tomb are ornamented with gold and precious stones. It was Asaf Khan, the brother of the Empress Noor Jahan, who got the dome adorned. In totality, there are 3 big and 18 small domes that have been beautifully carved by Saleh Badakshi. Chandola Lake also serves as a great tourist attraction spot. During the evening time, many people visit this place and take a leisure stroll. Chandola Lake is basically a water reservoir, which is very beneficial for the people of Ahmedabad. The water of Chandola Lake is used for irrigation as well as other industrial purposes. A number of tourists visit this lake for a leisurely stroll in the evening.
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