Union Minister of State for Culture and Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal has asked officials to expedite conservation work of Anang Tal lake so the site could be declared a national monument.
- He recently visited the historic lake in Mehrauli which is said to be created by Tomar King, Anangpal II, in 1,060 AD.
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- Anang Tal lake was built by Tomar King, Anangpal II, the builder of Lal Kot.
- It is said to have been a place of a general resort but now it is dried up and used for cultivation.
- It is also said Alauddin Khalji, in 1296-1316 AD, utilised the water of this tank when he built (Qutub) minar and extended the Qutub-ul-Islam mosque.
- Anang Tal has a strong Rajasthan connection as Maharaja Anang Pal is known as nana (maternal grandfather) of Prithviraj Chauhan whose fort Rai Pithora is on the list of the ASI.
- Anang Tal is situated to the north of Jog Maya temple and approximately 500 metres to the northwest of Qutub Complex and dates back to 1,060 AD.
About Anangapala II
- Anangapala II belonged to the Tomar dynasty, which ruled Kannauj after the downfall of the Pratiharas from 10th century onwards.
- As per the National Monumental Authority, Anangapala II ruled Delhi which was then known as Dhilli or Dhillika.
- The inscription on Mehrauli iron pillar clearly mentions Anangapala (Angapala) and connects his rule in Samvat 1109 (1051 CE) with re-establishment of the nail of earth (Killi-dhilli) Kathanaka which is famous in the tradition of Delhi.
- Cunningham quotes the dynastic lists and the fort of Delhi (Lalkot) was built in Samvat 1117 or 1060 CE.
- There are monuments like Anangpur fort, Anangpur dam, Anangtal, and Lal Kot believed to have constructed by Anangpal.
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