The large tank that seperates Hyderabad with Secunderabad was built
   originally in 1562 by Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah, the father of Mohammad
   Quli. It was named after Hussain Shah Wali, a physician who treated
   the Sultan and cured his illness. The road on the Tank-Bund which
   originally was very narrow was widened in 1946 when Sir Mirza Ismail
   was the Prime Minister of Hyderabad. Further widening and
   beautification of the Tank-Bund took place during 1987-88 with the
   addition of fountains with dancing waters, tantalising coloured
   lighting during nights, and the installation of nearly thirty three
   (33) well sculptured bronze statues mounted on high platforms, in the
   memory of historical and eminent personalities of AP. Boating and
   water sports facilities are an added attraction with two Boat-clubs,
   the Secunderabad Boat Club on the Eastern Docks and the Hyderabad Boat
   Club on the Western Docks. The Buddha Purnima complex, a multi-crore
   project, on the western side of the lake is another added attraction.
   
   

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