Mughal Bridge, Madhuban, Haryana
  • Mughal Bridge, Madhuban, Haryana
  • Mughal Bridge, Madhuban, Haryana
  • Mughal Bridge, Madhuban, Haryana
Mughal Bridge, Madhuban, Haryana

A Mughal-period bridge located adjacent to National Highway 44 (Old Grand Trunk Road), east of Madhuban, Karnal district of Haryana. The bridge was most likely constructed around 1570–71 CE (978 AH), along with the excavation of the Shaikhnai (Shaikhu’s) Canal during the reign of Emperor Akbar, and is mentioned by Father Monserrate in 1581 CE. Built of lakhori bricks, rubble masonry, and lime mortar, the structure spans three arches supported by piers and features a broad passage with octagonal domed towers at both ends. The monument is protected by the Department of Archaeology, Haryana; however, it was in poor condition at the time of photography, with vegetation growth, structural cracks, submerged arches, accumulated garbage around the piers, and the construction of a nearby overbridge posing potential threats to its preservation.