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Which is the first dam in India?

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Answer: Kallanai Dam

Kallanai, also known as the Grand Anicut Dam, is a historic dam.

  • It is constructed across the Kaveri River, which flows from Tiruchirapalli District through Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu, India. 
  • The dam is situated in the municipality district of Thanjavur. 
  • The dam, 15 kilometers from Tiruchirapalli and 45 kilometers from Tanjavur, was built around 150 years ago during Chola ruler Karikalan.
  • It is the world’s fourth-oldest water redirection technique or water-regulator construction and the oldest still in service in India. 
  • It is a popular tourist destination in Tamil Nadu due to its stunning architecture.