Salim Ali Lake | |
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पक्षीमित्र सलीम आली सरोवर (Marathi) | |
Location | Aurangabad, Maharashtra |
Coordinates | 19°53′57.26″N 75°20′32.23″E / 19.8992389°N 75.3422861°E |
Basin countries | India |
Settlements | Aurangabad, Maharashtra |
Salim Ali Lake (Marathi - पक्षीमित्र सलीम आली सरोवर) is located near Delhi Gate, one of the many Gates in Aurangabad, opposite Himayat Bagh, Aurangabad. It is located in the northern part of the city. During the Mughal period, it was known as Khiziri Talab. It has been renamed after the great ornithologist, naturalist Salim Ali and also known as birdman of India.[1] The office of Divisional Commissioner Aurangabad division is located near it, so is the collector's office of Aurangabad District.