Mir Alam Tank

Mir Alam Tank is a historic reservoir located south of the Musi river in Hyderabad, Telangana. Constructed between 1804 and 1806 under Prime Minister Mir Alam Bahadur, it features 21 semi-circular arches and was once the primary drinking water source for the city. Today, it serves as a scenic spot adjacent to Nehru Zoological Park, offering boating facilities operated by Telangana Tourism.

Visitors can expect a serene waterbody surrounded by lush greenery, featuring a historic 21-arch masonry dam. The tank offers a peaceful environment for sightseeing and photography. Boating is available but requires entry through the adjacent Nehru Zoological Park. The area provides a respite from the city's concrete landscape, though the water quality has declined over time.

Constructed between 1804 and 1806 during the reign of Asaf Jah III, the third Nizam of Hyderabad. Named after Mir Alam Bahadur, the Prime Minister who laid its foundation on July 20, 1804. The reservoir was designed by French engineer Michel Joachim Marie Raymond and served as Hyderabad's primary drinking water source before Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar were built.

The tank represents an engineering marvel of its time with 21 semi-circular arches. An inscription on the tank reads 'In the name of God it flows and thank God it flows and thank God it glides along, 1221 A.H'. It remains a significant landmark reflecting Hyderabad's colonial-era infrastructure development.