Jaisamand sanctuary was established in the year 1957 with
an area of 160 sq.kms. The Jaisamand Sanctuary is famous for
deer, wild boar, panther, four horned antelope, chital, chinkara
and numerous avian species.
The sanctuary is located besides an artificial lake, which
is popularly referred to as Dhevar Lake. Legend has it that
Rana Jai Singh constructed the Dhevar lake which is 15 ´
10 kms. and is easily one of the largest lakes in Asia in
the year 1691. He constructed the lake, which would provide
a perfect backdrop for a summer retreat - "Rubi Rani
Ki Mahal".
Today if one were to visit Dhevar Lake, one is sure to fall
in love with this rather beautiful lake. For the adventurous
tourists, there is an island in the lake where one of the
most colorful tribes of Rajasthan - the Bhill tribes dwell.
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