NEW DELHI: It is called the Mini Qutub Minar, but this 17th century minaret in a village in west Delhi has neither been safe nor promoted for its archaeological value. In truth, if one have been to talk over with the relic in Hasthsal village in Uttam Nagar, you might find it accessible handiest by means of a dirty, half-metre-wide lane surrounded on all sides via frenzied construction task. Though overdue to wake up to the want to conserve it, the Delhi chapter of Intach and Delhi government’s archaeology division have fortunately determined to take it beneath their care.
The tower, constructed via Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a part of his searching resort, as of late handiest has three of its 5 storeys last. It is architecturally similar to the more feted 13th century monument in south Delhi, but in contrast to the Qutub Minar, which has World Heritage Site standing, the copy in Hasthsal is in dire prerequisites.
Deemed to be Grade A in heritage value, the Mini Qutub Minar might be conserved beneath Phase IV of Delhi government’s venture to protect lesser identified monuments in the capital. Officials disclosed that they have performed an review of the web site and conservation paintings will start shortly.
“Our primary focus might be to consolidate the structure because we're concerned that the root of the minar may have been weakened via a long time of forget,” stated an authentic. The venture also involves conservation of the facade and preservation of the original carvings at the mini tower.
The stonework — the omitted minar is made of brick masonry cladded with red sandstone — might be chemically wiped clean in a painstaking procedure and any gaps between the stones might be stuffed in. However, game of the lacking parts of the monument, corresponding to the higher storeys, isn't a part of the agenda. Conservations defined that lacking parts of ancient monuments are normally not recreated unless there are archival materials and firm proof of the unique structure. In addition to these, the small courtyard that surrounds the minar might be given an stepped forward look.
Conservationists defined that the Qutub Minar lookalike initially had 5 storeys and used to be crowned via a domed chhatri. The upper two storeys and the chhatri are believed to have collapsed in the 18th century. While the lower platform has been encroached upon via villagers, the opposite octagonal platform is in a dilapidated condition and the stairs main up to it disappeared a very long time ago.
The tower, constructed via Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a part of his searching resort, as of late handiest has three of its 5 storeys last. It is architecturally similar to the more feted 13th century monument in south Delhi, but in contrast to the Qutub Minar, which has World Heritage Site standing, the copy in Hasthsal is in dire prerequisites.
Deemed to be Grade A in heritage value, the Mini Qutub Minar might be conserved beneath Phase IV of Delhi government’s venture to protect lesser identified monuments in the capital. Officials disclosed that they have performed an review of the web site and conservation paintings will start shortly.
“Our primary focus might be to consolidate the structure because we're concerned that the root of the minar may have been weakened via a long time of forget,” stated an authentic. The venture also involves conservation of the facade and preservation of the original carvings at the mini tower.
The stonework — the omitted minar is made of brick masonry cladded with red sandstone — might be chemically wiped clean in a painstaking procedure and any gaps between the stones might be stuffed in. However, game of the lacking parts of the monument, corresponding to the higher storeys, isn't a part of the agenda. Conservations defined that lacking parts of ancient monuments are normally not recreated unless there are archival materials and firm proof of the unique structure. In addition to these, the small courtyard that surrounds the minar might be given an stepped forward look.
Conservationists defined that the Qutub Minar lookalike initially had 5 storeys and used to be crowned via a domed chhatri. The upper two storeys and the chhatri are believed to have collapsed in the 18th century. While the lower platform has been encroached upon via villagers, the opposite octagonal platform is in a dilapidated condition and the stairs main up to it disappeared a very long time ago.
Not many knew about this Qutub Minar
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June 19, 2018
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