History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c1.4

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The development of irrigation systems was crucial for the agricultural prosperity of ancient India. The construction of tanks, canals, and wells was a common practice, and the state often took the initiative in these projects. The *Junagadh Rock Inscription* of Rudradaman provides evidence of the construction of the Sudarshana Lake, which was used for irrigation purposes. This demonstrates the importance of water management in the agrarian economy of the time.