Historic Tipu Khan bridge to be restored ...(The Hans India, 10-05-2021)

 Historic Tipu Khan bridge to be restored

The Hans India, 10 May 2021, - By Mohammed Hussain

(https://www.thehansindia.com/news/cities/hyderabad/hyderabad-historic-tipu-khan-bridge-to-be-restored-685626)

Golconda: Tipu Khan Bridge constructed by Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur in 1910 at Langer Houz is now in the lists of preservation and restoration of heritage structures in and around Hyderabad. The bridge marks and spans the 'Sangam' of two rivers 'Musi' and 'Eisa'. Nawab built the bridge from his earnings for public utility. It is still being used by automobiles and pedestrians.

The heritage structure has been neglected for years, which lead to illegal dumping of garbage underneath the bridge, with little concern for the structure, has upset the family of Tipu Khan who has demanded immediate action in the matter, urging the authorities to preserve and safeguard the bridge.

Speaking to The Hans India, Wajahat A Khan, great-grandson of Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur said, -

"The Tipu Khan bridge constructed by my great grandfather Nawab Tipu Khan, a High Ranking Noble during the reign of Asaf Jah VI in the year 1910 AD is neither illuminated nor maintained. It is fuming to see that the government have not even given Tipu khan any recognition for the marvel."

Wajahat demanded the concerned authorities to take up the preservation works of Tipu Khan Bridge, which is one of the strongest bridges in the city. However, in a bid to improve and restore heritage structures in and around Hyderabad, with historic bridges at several places losing their charm across the city, the Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) and Municipal Commissioner of Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) Arvind Kumar promised to soon take up repair works of the bridge along with estimation.

(Wajahat Ahmed Khan is the great-grandson of Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur. He has been actively vocal about the neglect of Tipu Khan Bridge, Tipu Khan Sarai, Tipu's Dwar and Tipu's LookOut. Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur was a legendary Horseman and teacher of Horsemanship to the Nizam VI and Nizam VII. The tradition of Equestrianism continues in Wajahat Ahmed Khan, is involved in Equestrian sports. Wajahat Ahmed Khan is a trustee/ caretaker of Waqf-properties endowed by Late Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur sahab— including Mosques and other religious properties .

He has publicly appealed for preservation of the heritage institutions built by his ancestor (Sarai, bridge, mosques), emphasising their historical and social value to Hyderabad.

Wajahat Ahmed Khan is an equestrian professional. He is a passionate horse rider and actively participates in equestrian sports. Wajahat is a life member of both the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) and the Telangana State Equestrian Association (TSEA). His involvement in the sport reflects a family legacy tied to horsemanship, as his great-grandfather was a renowned horseman who taught horse riding to the Nizam-ul-Mulk, Asaf Jah VI, Nawab Mir Mahboob Ali Khan, Nizam of Hyderabad and was considered one of the greatest Equestrians of his time in India).