Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Udaipur District of Rajasthan in the southern Aravalli Hills. The area of the sanctuary is 5.19 square kilometres.[1] The sanctuary is located entirely within Girwa Tehsil of Udaipur district.[1]
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| Location | Girwa tehsil, Udaipur district, Rajasthan, India |
| Nearest city | Udaipur, Rajasthan |
| Coordinates | 24°35′49″N 73°38′26″E |
| Area | 5.19 km2 (2.00 sq mi) |
| Governing body | Rajasthan State Forest Department |
History
The area constituted the hunting grounds surrounding the Monsoon Palace, used by the Maharanas of Udaipur in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The area was made a wildlife sanctuary in 1987. In 2017, an area of 28.7 square kilometres around the boundary of the sanctuary was declared to be an Eco-Sensitive Zone by the Government of India.[1]
References
- The Gazette of India. New Delhi: Government of India. 13 February 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
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