In his memoirs it is recorded that Jahangir ordered at the passage of every river, large or small, bridges be erected so that illustrious traveller might be enabled to pursue his journey without obstructions. One of the extant Mughal bridge is known as Dakhni Bridge which is situated to the south of the village Mahlian Kalan on Nakodar-Kapurthala road, 12 km from Nakodar. Built during the reign of Shah Jahan, the bridge spanned the Dauli-Veni river to the east of the Dakhni Sarai. It has five arched spans, the central one being the highest. The bridge is made of lakhauri bricks and was plastered in lime. Near the bridge there is single room structure perhaps for the guards of the Bridge.
In view of its historical importance it was declared protected as a monument of national importance vide notification no. 16721 dated 04.06.1923.