Fatehpur Talratoy

Fatehpur Talratoy is a village located in Madhuban tehsil of Mau district in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Ratoy Taal is a natural lake near village Fatehpur-Talratoy, having an area of approximately 1837 hectares.

Mughal emperor Ẓahīr-ud-Dīn Muhammad Babar had made special mention of this beautiful lake in his journal 'Babarnama'.

As per the mythological story, Asur Mahahanu wanted to marry Devi Bhageshwari and send a proposal through his messengers.

Devi put a condition before him that if he connects Ratoi Taal with the river Sarayu by digging a canal overnight, she would accept his offer.