The Halali reservoir is a

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districts. It is built on the Halali River, and lies 40 km northwards from the state capital

. The major fish species found in the reservoir include

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, rohu,

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and

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Halali River

The Halali River is a tributary of the

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. It was formerly known as Thal River. In the 18th century,

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force near Jagdishpur (later renamed to Islamnagar) on the bank of the river. The river was renamed to "

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i river" (the river of slaughter), because it appeared red with the blood of the victims. Another name for the river is Banganga. The Halali reservoir was commissioned in 1973.

References

{{reflist Reservoirs in Madhya Pradesh Infrastructure completed in 1973 Tourist attractions in Raisen district 20th-century architecture in India