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Karnal Mughal Bridge

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The Mughal Bridge at Karnal was built during the reign of Shah Jahan.[1] [contradictory]

History

The bridge was laid out by Mughal Emperor Babur[contradictory] after his victory in the first battle of Panipat.[2] The Mughal Bridge is an architectural engineering example of Akbar time.[2][contradictory] The bridge was used to facilitate travelers during the 17th Century and locally called Badshahi Pul.[3]This bridge is also known as 'Old Badshahi Bridge'.This bridge was built around 1540-44 AD.Its situated near National Highway number 1.

Architecture

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

References

  1. ^ Haryana (India) (1976). Haryana District Gazetteers: Karnal. Haryana Gazetteers Organization.
  2. ^ a b Singh, Sarban; Organisation, Haryana (India) Gazetteers (2001). Haryana State Gazetteer: Lacks special title. Haryana Gazetteers Organisation, Revenue Department.
  3. ^ "Religion and Architecture" (PDF). shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in. Retrieved 20 December 2018.


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