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US to fund $2.5 lakh for Paigah tombs makeover in Hyderabad | Hyderabad News
HYDERABAD: The US Charge d’Affaires, ambassador Beth Jones on Tuesday announced a fund of $2,50,000 for conservation and restoration of Paigah tombs in the city.
During a visit to the heritage complex, that is referred to as the as the ‘Taj Mahal of south India’, Jones said the money will be disbursed from the US ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). It will be used for conserving and rebuilding 6 of the 12 structures within the complex at Santoshnagar by the Aga Khan Trust.
“This may be my first visit to Hyderabad, but it is not the first time the US government has supported conservation and restoration of significant historical sites here in the city,” said Jones. “We are proud to be part of the government of Telangana’s efforts to conserve these magnificent monuments and I’m grateful to the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), for all of its efforts here and throughout India,” she added.
The tomb complex built in the 18th-19th century is spread over two acres (approx) and continues to be in use for funeral purposes of the erstwhile noble family. The craftsmanship, intricate geometric patterns and floral carvings are unlike any other place, experts say.
“It is one of the most significant architectural sites in India. The stucco work, lattice screens are not seen anywhere else. Even the patterns were made on terracotta tiles and then covered with lime. In the last one year, we have thoroughly documented the architectural details and will now train the craftsmen from Rajasthan and local areas to recreate them. The entire 100% of funding from the US embassy will go towards craftsmen’s wages,” said Ratish Nanda, chief executive officer, AKTC, India
Two structures in the complex, of which restoration of six will be paid for by the US Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). The structure boasts of lattice screens and incised plaster work The tombs open up to the sky and the structures are made of marble and jade with carvings
Paigahs were the noble family in Hyderabad, ranked second to the Nizams who they frequently allied through matrimony. Prime Ministers were often from the family The most damaged parts are near the tomb of “Ladli Begum” wife of Teigh Jung where lattice screens are half broken
During a visit to the heritage complex, that is referred to as the as the ‘Taj Mahal of south India’, Jones said the money will be disbursed from the US ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). It will be used for conserving and rebuilding 6 of the 12 structures within the complex at Santoshnagar by the Aga Khan Trust.
“This may be my first visit to Hyderabad, but it is not the first time the US government has supported conservation and restoration of significant historical sites here in the city,” said Jones. “We are proud to be part of the government of Telangana’s efforts to conserve these magnificent monuments and I’m grateful to the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), for all of its efforts here and throughout India,” she added.
The tomb complex built in the 18th-19th century is spread over two acres (approx) and continues to be in use for funeral purposes of the erstwhile noble family. The craftsmanship, intricate geometric patterns and floral carvings are unlike any other place, experts say.
“It is one of the most significant architectural sites in India. The stucco work, lattice screens are not seen anywhere else. Even the patterns were made on terracotta tiles and then covered with lime. In the last one year, we have thoroughly documented the architectural details and will now train the craftsmen from Rajasthan and local areas to recreate them. The entire 100% of funding from the US embassy will go towards craftsmen’s wages,” said Ratish Nanda, chief executive officer, AKTC, India
Two structures in the complex, of which restoration of six will be paid for by the US Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). The structure boasts of lattice screens and incised plaster work The tombs open up to the sky and the structures are made of marble and jade with carvings
Paigahs were the noble family in Hyderabad, ranked second to the Nizams who they frequently allied through matrimony. Prime Ministers were often from the family The most damaged parts are near the tomb of “Ladli Begum” wife of Teigh Jung where lattice screens are half broken
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