Salim Ali Lake

Salim Ali Lake
पक्षीमित्र सलीम आली सरोवर (Marathi)
Salim Ali Lake
Salim lake view
Location of Salim Ali lake within Maharashtra
Location of Salim Ali lake within Maharashtra
Salim Ali Lake
LocationAurangabad, Maharashtra
Coordinates19°53′57.26″N 75°20′32.23″E / 19.8992389°N 75.3422861°E / 19.8992389; 75.3422861
Basin countriesIndia
SettlementsAurangabad, 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.