

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.