[2] The lake was constructed in 1770 by Nawab Rukn-ud-Daula - the Prime Minister of Sikandar Jah - the 3rd Nizam of Hyderabad.

[4] The lake originally covered an area of 104 acres (0.42 km2).

Presently only a portion of the original lake is left .

[5][6][7] The lake is severely polluted with sewage from adjacent buildings.

Recommendations of National Green Tribunal and Irrigation Department could not be implemented.