Wildfire Threatens Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Wildfire in Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajasthan |
| Location | Aravalli mountain range, Udaipur district, Rajasthan |
| Area | 5.19 square kilometres |
| Key Feature | Kishan Pol (rocky wall) built for protection |
| Wildlife | Chital, panther, nilgai, jackal, wild boar, hyena, sambar, birds, reptiles |
| Jiyan Lake | Also known as Tiger Lake or Bari Lake; built by Maharana Raj Singh in 1664 |
| Lake Area | 1.25 square miles |
| Water Capacity | 400 million cubic feet |
| Historical Importance | Part of Sajjangarh Palace (Monsoon Palace); built in 1884; named after Maharana Sajjan Singh |
| Sanctuary Established | 1987 |
| Aravalli Range | Extends from Gujarat through Rajasthan to Delhi; length 692 km; width 10 to 120 km |
| Aravalli in Rajasthan | 80% of the range; divided into Sambhar Sirohi and Sambhar Khetri ranges; extends 560 km |
| Ecotone Role | Acts as a natural green wall; ecotone between Thar Desert and Gangetic Plain |
| Highest Peak | Gurushikhar, Rajasthan; height 1,722 metres |