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Top 10 Remarquable Facts about Mughal Bridge

The Mughal Bridge is situated at Karnal in the Haryana state of India. It was built during the reign of Shah Jahan. However, the bridge was laid out by Shah Jahan. It is an example of Mughal architecture. Mughal architecture is the type of Indo-Islamic architecture that was developed by the Mughals in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. It was developed from the architectural styles of earlier Muslim dynasties in India and Iranian and Central Asian architectural traditions, particularly  Timurid architecture.

 The bridge was used to facilitate travelers during the 17th Century and is locally called Badshahi Pul. This bridge is also known as ‘Old Badshahi Bridge’. This bridge was built around 1540-44 AD. It’s situated near National Highway number 1.

Its structurally sound bridge consists of three arches made up of stone. There are four domed-shaped tops strengthened by buttresses and arches on either side. This bridge is protected by Haryana Government but is still in dilapidated condition.

Here are the top 10 remarquarble facts about Mughal Bridge

1. It is an example of Mughal architecture

The Taj Mahal at Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India is the most famous example of Mughal architecture and one of India’s most recognizable landmarks in general,

Mughal architecture is the type of Indo-Islamic architecture that was developed by the Mughals in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries throughout the ever-changing extent of their empire in the Indian subcontinent. It was developed from the architectural styles of earlier Muslim dynasties in India and Iranian and Central Asian architectural traditions, particularly Timurid architecture. The  Mughal buildings have a uniform pattern of structure and character, including large bulbous domes, slender minarets at the corners, massive halls, large vaulted gateways, and delicate ornamentation; examples of the style can be found in modern-day Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan.

Therefore the Mughal bridge consists of three arches made up of stone, which are four domed-shaped tops strengthened by buttresses and arches on either side. This bridge is, however, protected by the Haryana Government but is still in dilapidated condition.

2. It was used to facilitate travelers

During the 17th Century, the bridge was used to facilitate travelers. It was locally referred to as Badshahi pul. It is therefore known as ‘Old Badshahi Bridge. In the memoirs of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, it is mentioned that he ordered large or small and convenient bridges to be erected at the passage of every river so that the travelers could be able to pursue their journey without obstruction. 

There is a mention in the memoirs of Mughal emperor Jahangir that he ordered large or small, but convenient, bridges to be erected at the passage of every river so that the travelers can pursue ‘their journey without obstruction’. This bridge is one of those bridges constructed during his reign. This is a stone bridge with robust and structurally sound arches. The piers of the central arch happen to be strengthened by buttresses with their locations conspicuously marked above by four small miners with domed tops.

3. It was constructed during Mughal emperor Shah Jahan’s  reign

This bridge is one of those bridges constructed during his reign. This is a stone bridge with robust and structurally sound arches, By Parveen K Sharma – Own work,

In the book,   Peshawar: Past and Present, SM Jafar shows the original plaque with Emperor Shah Jehan’s name and details of the bridge on it, such as the date of construction. It was built during the reign of Shah Jahan and it is mentioned in Jahangir’s memoirs of Tuzk-e-Jahangiri.

4. Mughal bridge still stands tall over the Bara River

The bridge is in considerably good condition, even though it has been there for more than three centuries and has not been preserved as a historical site. It is among the few Mughal monuments in the city of Peshawar. 

5. The bridge is situated over Budhiya Wala Nala

 The piers of the central arch happen to be strengthened by buttresses with their locations conspicuously marked above by four small miners with domed tops. By Parveen K Sharma – Own work,

 The bridge is situated over Budhiya Wala Nala. Under the protection of -: Government of India. A village that is situated on Delhi-Mathura Road. 

6. The Bridge is more than 350 years old

The bridge was built around 1540-44 AD, it has been in continuous use since the Mughal emperor Jahangir which is more than 350 years ago. In the past it was on the Old Grand Truck Road, connecting Lahore and Delhi.

7. It was a link between Fatehgarh Sahib and Sirhind

This is the Front Side Image of the Mughal Bridge, Faridabad. This is in the very worst condition. By Parveen K Sharma – Own work,

 However, after the construction of the New GT Road, it was a link between Fatehgarh Sahib and Sirhind. It is situated in the heart of Fatehgarh Sahib, it connects Sirhind and Bassi Pathana. With due course of time, the GT Road was shifted more than two kilometers away and Hansla got converted into a drain (Sirhind choe).

8. It was declared a protected monument

 The state government declared the last intact Mughal Bridge of Punjab on the Old Grand Trunk Road as a protected monument. A notification for which was issued by the principal secretary, department of tourism and cultural affairs Anjali Bhawra, on February  11, 2016.

9. There are three Mughal bridges 

In Punjab, there were only three Mughal bridges, whereby the other two bridges were located near Sultanpur Lodhi and in Malhin of Jalandhar but they were in dilapidated condition. 

10. It was constructed on the Hansla River

Mughal bridge was constructed on the then Hansla River on Badshahi Sadak (Grand Truck Road), the 73.8-meter-long bridge is divided into three parts. The total spread of the bridge is 8 Kanal and 15 marlas. Situated in the heart of Fatehgarh Sahib, it connects Sirhind and Bassi Pathana. With due course of time, the GT Road was shifted more than two kilometers away and Hansla got converted into a drain (Sirhind choe).