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The bridge was originally designed to connect Humayun's Tomb and Nizamuddin Dargah and provide easy access to Agra. (News18 Hindi)
The 400-year-old Barapura Bridge was earlier obscured by erosion and flooding due to clogged drains. The Archaeological Survey of India is currently working to restore it to its former glory
Delhi is all set to welcome another historical landmark to its list of must-visit places. The important Mughal-era landmark located near Jangpura Nizamuddin station in South Delhi is being restored by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and is expected to be opened to the public next year.
Newly built is the 400-year-old Mughal-era Barapura Bridge, located near Nizamuddin Railway Station. Earlier, the bridge was obscured by encroachments, rendering it inaccessible to the public. The ASI is currently working to restore it to its former glory and allow visitors to experience an important part of Delhi’s archaeological heritage.
The Barapura Bridge will be an important addition to a host of historical attractions within a 2-km radius. Visitors can now explore Humayun’s Tomb, the Tomb of Hazrat Nizamuddin, the Tomb of Abdul Rahim Khan Khanna, and the newly built Barapura built during the reign of Jahangir bridge.
Earlier, the bridge was hidden due to erosion and flooding caused by clogged drains. The intervention of Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena led to immediate action and repair work of the ASI is currently underway.
The major tourist attractions in Delhi include various important attractions such as Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple, Birla Mandir, Dilli Haat, Garden of the Five Senses, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, Irvine Temple, Jama Masjid, Jantar · Mantar Observatory, Lodi Tomb, Abdul Rahim Khan Khan's Tomb, Parliament Building, Puranic City, Qutb Minar, Presidential Palace, Red Fort, Safdarjung Tomb, Hazrat · Nizamuddin Shrine, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Guru Tegh Bahadur Memorial, National Police Memorial, National Museum and National War Memorial.
The Barapura Bridge itself has a rich history. Historians believe that it was built during the reign of the Mughal emperor Jahangir in 1612-1613, although some ASI records indicate that it may have been built between 1621 and 1622.
The bridge was originally designed to connect Humayun's Tomb and Nizamuddin Dargah and provide easy access to Agra. After restoration, the historic building will soon be open again, providing a new dimension to Delhi's rich heritage.
