Question

How was rainwater harvesting developed in ancient India?

Answer 1

In ancient India rainwater harvesting developed in many ways They were:

1. In the first century B.C, Sringaverapura near Allahabad had sophisticated water harvesting system channeling the flood water of the river Ganga.

2. During the time of Chandragupta Maurya, dams, lakes and irrigation system were extensively built.

3. In the 11th century Bhopal lake one of the largest artificial lake of its time was built

4. In the 14th century the tank in Hauz Khas Delhi was constructed by Iltutmish for supplying water to Siri Fort area.

5. Pieces of evidence of sophisticated irrigation works have also been found in Kalinga (Odisha), Nagarjunakonda (Andhra Pradesh), Bennur (Karnataka), Kolhapur (Maharashtra).