It is the first bridge ever constructed in Hyderabad[2] and among the oldest in South India.

It was built during the reign of Qutub Shahi dynasty, to connect Golconda and Hyderabad.

The bridge is now defunct, and is used as a vegetable market but remains one of the oldest landmarks of Hyderabad.

Prince Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah was in love with Bhagmati, a Hindu woman who lived on the other side of river Musi.

His father Sultan Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah decided to build the bridge so that his son could cross over the river safely.