Barapullah Bridge: From Garbage Dump to Delhi's New Identity, ASI Restores Mughal Era Marvel
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News18•22-01-2026, 12:02
Barapullah Bridge: From Garbage Dump to Delhi's New Identity, ASI Restores Mughal Era Marvel
- •The 400-year-old Barapullah bridge, built by Mir Banu Agha during Mughal ruler Jahangir's reign (1628-29 AD), is undergoing restoration.
- •Originally designed to connect across the Yamuna River to Humayun's Tomb, Nizamuddin Dargah, and Agra, the bridge has 12 pillars and 11 arches.
- •Constructed with Mughal-era Lakhuri bricks, the 200-meter-long bridge was previously used as a garbage dump.
- •The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is restoring the bridge, with 30-40% of the work already completed.
- •The bridge is expected to open for pedestrians by February 2026, with vehicles permanently prohibited to preserve its heritage.
Why It Matters: The historic Barapullah bridge is being restored by ASI, transforming it from a dump into a pedestrian heritage site.
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