Answer:
(i) In
the first century BC, Sringaverapura near Allahabad had sophisticated water
harvesting system, channelling the flood water of river Ganga.
(ii) During the time of
Chandragupta Maurya, dams, lakes and irrigation systems were extensively built.
(iii) Evidences of
sophiticated irrigation works have also been found in Kalinga (Odisha) Nagarjun-Konda
(Andhra Pradesh), Bennur (Karnataka) and Kolhapur (Maharashtra).
(iv) In the 11th century,
Bhopal Lake, one of the largest artificial lakes of its time, was built.
(v) In the 14th century, the
tank in Hauz Khas, Delhi was constructed by Iltutmish for supplying water to
Siri Fort area.
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