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, the great-grandson of Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur (the builder of the 1) Tipu Khan Sarai or 'Nampally Saraai', at Nampally Station Road, 2) Tipu's LookOut at Khairtabad, 3) Tipu Khan Bridge at Langer Houz in Hyderabad, India and 5 Mosques at Gowliguda Chaman, Nampally, Adikmet O.U.Campus, Shahalibanda near Charminar and Chatta Bazar near Nayapul, all in Hyderabad city.
Wajahat Ahmed Khan is indeed 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).
