The pin in the map is the location of Purana Pul. Please use the arrows to scroll in upto 8 possible directions. You can also zoom out using the buttons on top.
Closest landmarks
Andhra Pradesh High Court
Directions from landmarks
Follow the road up straight from the High Court and you reach the bridge.
Distance from key location
Imliban Bus Stand Jubilee Bus Stand Secunderabad Station Panjagutta X Roads Kukatpally HB Begumpet Airport Trimulgherry RTA Madhapur (Cyber Towers) Dilsukhnagar
3.2 km 10 km 8.8 km 6.8 km 15.6 km 8.8 km 12.3 km 11.4 km 7.4 km
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It is said in the annals of history that the Purana Pul was built by the Qutb Shahis over 400 years to make the commute between Golconda, the seat of their power, and Hyderabad city much faster. The bridge became the link between the two places and was of strategic importance to the dynasty altogether.
So what does romance have to do with this all? Ah! Well, it would seem that apart from being the Lord and Master of all he surveyed, Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah was also a doting father. He had the bridge built so his lovelorn son would not endanger himself when he went to meet his beloved Bha....