Restoration focus shifts to Ma Saheba’s tomb
Restoration work in full swing at the tomb of Hayat Bakshi Begum, the daughter of Hyderabad founder Muhammad Quli and mother of the seventh king, Abdullah Qutb Shah
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Article Author: Restoration focus shifts to Ma Saheba’s tomb
Media Source: The Hindu (India)
Date: 18 August 2019
20th-century interventions to the wazoo, plinth and flooring are being restored according to the original design. One of the grandest tombs in the Qutb Shahi tombs complex, where Hayat Bakshi Begum lies buried, is being restored. The focus has shifted to this tomb as part of the ongoing conservation efforts carried out by the…
20th-century interventions to the wazoo, plinth and flooring are being restored according to the original design. One of the grandest tombs in the Qutb Shahi tombs complex, where Hayat Bakshi Begum lies buried, is being restored. The focus has shifted to this tomb as part of the ongoing conservation efforts carried out by the State Government and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture. "It is actually a double dome and is enormous. We removed 20-foot deep roots from the dome. To ensure there is no water seepage, dozens of artisans had to work simultaneously to plaster it. We have a very experienced team and master craftsmen on the job,” says Ratish Nanda, CEO of AKTC India.