Shahi Bridge, Jaunpur

Shahi Bridge is a brick structure with multiple arches that crosses the Gomti River through the city's center. The seven arches support traffic for both vehicles and pedestrians moving across the waterway daily.

Around 1564, the Mughal emperor Akbar commissioned architect Afzal Ali to build this bridge as a vital crossing over the river. The structure became an important transportation hub for the region.

The bridge connects different neighborhoods and is crossed daily by locals going about their routines. For many people in the city, it has become woven into the fabric of everyday movement across the river.

The bridge sits north of the city center and becomes obvious as you approach the riverside. It is open to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic, making it accessible throughout the day for different kinds of crossing.

A powerful earthquake in 1934 severely damaged most of the arches, requiring complete rebuilding of major sections. This restoration revealed how resilient the original design was and how the structure adapted to survive natural forces.