conservation plan by government of monument humayun tomb
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The restoration of the Mughal Emperor Humayun’s 16th century garden tomb, the jewel of Mughal architecture that predates the Taj Mahal, was completed by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture in September of 2013. Six years of conservation works and 200,000 work days undertaken by master craftsmen have been required to restore the Tomb’s Mughal finery.
Completion of the restoration builds on the pledge made by the Aga Khan in 1997, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of India’s independence, to restore the Tomb’s gardens. Since 2007, the Urban Renewal Initiative, implemented by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) in partnership with the Archaeological Survey of India, several government agencies and co-funding partners, included: conservation of over 30 monuments; the creation, by an extensive programme of landscaping, of a 36 hectare (90-acre) city park in the Sunder Nursery Batashewala Complex; and significant improvements to the quality of life for the residents of Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti, a repository of seven centuries of living culture
Conservation of the Humayun Tomb
Humayun's garden-tomb is a work of art on a grand scale that has never been seen before in the Islamic world. The massive size attained here would become a hallmark of Mughal imperial endeavours, culminating in the Taj Mahal's construction.
The Aga Khan Trust for Culture began conservation work on the mausoleum in 2007 with co-funding from the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and in collaboration with the Archaeological Survey of India, following the success of the garden restoration.
The location of Humayun's Tomb suffered from a problem that afflicted several World Heritage Sites in the late twentieth century. The decrepit appearance of the gardens, cracked brickwork, and broken or incomplete stonework resulted in few visitors to the site. By maintaining the architectural integrity and authenticity of craftsmanship, conservation efforts have been intended to enhance the World Heritage Site's cultural relevance.
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has taken the task of historical monument restoration and preservation in Delhi very seriously. At significant historical landmarks such as the Red Fort in Old Delhi and the Humayun Tomb near Nizamuddin Dargah, work is at an all-time high.
The landmark Red Fort is given great consideration by ASI officials, particularly the Mughal paintings at Chatta Bazaar within the fort grounds, which were recently found during the restoration and conservation process.