Tank Bund Road

The Tank Bund Road runs between Hyderabad and Secunderabad, Telangana, India. The Tank Bund dams Hussain Sagar Lake on the eastern side and connects the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It has become an attraction with 33 statues of famous Telugu people.

Tank Bund Road
Route information
Length3.2 km (2.0 mi)
Major junctions
FromHyderabad
ToSecunderabad

The Pakistan Patton tank, now an attraction for visitors to the Tank Bund Road, is a War Trophy given to the 54th Infantry Division, and is one that the Indian Army had disabled during the Battle of Basantar in Pakistan, between 15 and 17 December 1971.[1]

Gardens at Tank Bund

Parallel to the Tank Bund Road, the Lower Tank Bund road was built to reduce traffic congestion. Lumbini Park is the nearest park to this road. The road is also a major point for street photography.

Statues of Icons along Tank Bund Road

34 well-sculptured bronze statues, mounted on high platforms, of people who played iconic role in the development of Hyderabad and Telugu culture along the Tank Bund road.[2] The statues were installed by the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. T. Rama Rao. A committee with members from various regions of Andhra Pradesh shortlisted personalities for the statues.[3]

The following 34 personalities are commemorated in the order of appearance from Secunderabad.[2]

Monuments at Tank Bund Road

References
  1. "Tank Bund". twincities.com. Archived from the original on 18 January 2007. Retrieved 2 November 2006.
  2. "Glory restored, The statues of Telugu icons at Tank Bund get makeover". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  3. "Statues may face axe in Hyderabad". Deccan Herald. 15 June 2014. Retrieved 26 December 2020.

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