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Lost amid the din and bustle of this part of the capital are two monuments that speak volumes about the strong architectural legacy left behind by two of Delhi's illustrious sultanates. After decades of neglect and misuse, the Tughlaq-era Baradari and the Lodhi-era tomb have been restored to their original glory, thanks to an intensive conservation programme launched by Intach in collaboration with the Delhi archaeology department. Imambara had been used as a godown for years, the tomb was overrun by commercial establishments, a garage and tea stalls. Officials said several rooms had been built inside the Baradari, where people used to live and store their goods. The project, which lasted up to 10 months, involved removing the alterations like partition walls and other temporary structures erected inside the Imambara. | Lost amid the din and bustle of this part of the capital are two monuments that speak volumes about the strong architectural legacy left behind by two of Delhi's illustrious sultanates. After decades of neglect and misuse, the Tughlaq-era Baradari and the Lodhi-era tomb have been restored to their original glory, thanks to an intensive conservation programme launched by Intach in collaboration with the Delhi archaeology department. Imambara had been used as a godown for years, the tomb was overrun by commercial establishments, a garage and tea stalls. Officials said several rooms had been built inside the Baradari, where people used to live and store their goods. The project, which lasted up to 10 months, involved removing the alterations like partition walls and other temporary structures erected inside the Imambara. | ||
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“Once work started, we found that locals had actually built an additional floor inside the structure, which was used as sleeping quarters. That had to be removed carefully so as not to damage the structure itself. There were two big trees adja cent to the Imambara, which also had to be removed for which per mission was taken from the forest department. “Once the cement and plaster was removed, we found hid den patterns in the structure, niches, arches and mouldings. The idea was to bring back the original integrity of the monument and restore all the original designs which has been hidden beneath plaster,“ added the official. | “Once work started, we found that locals had actually built an additional floor inside the structure, which was used as sleeping quarters. That had to be removed carefully so as not to damage the structure itself. There were two big trees adja cent to the Imambara, which also had to be removed for which per mission was taken from the forest department. “Once the cement and plaster was removed, we found hid den patterns in the structure, niches, arches and mouldings. The idea was to bring back the original integrity of the monument and restore all the original designs which has been hidden beneath plaster,“ added the official. | ||
Railings have been erected around the monument as a measure of protection from any vandal ism and future encroach ment threats. Both monuments are graded A and B in terms of ar chaeological value in the Delhi herit age listing. | Railings have been erected around the monument as a measure of protection from any vandal ism and future encroach ment threats. Both monuments are graded A and B in terms of ar chaeological value in the Delhi herit age listing. | ||
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The Imam bara has five domes on the roof and the big gest challenge was to remove tree branches and foliage, which had come up there over the years. As some of the overgrowth originates from inside cracks in the monument's facade, this was done carefully, without causing further damage, another official said. | The Imam bara has five domes on the roof and the big gest challenge was to remove tree branches and foliage, which had come up there over the years. As some of the overgrowth originates from inside cracks in the monument's facade, this was done carefully, without causing further damage, another official said. | ||
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| + | [https://epaper.timesgroup.com/Olive/ODN/TimesOfIndia/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=TOIDEL%2F2018%2F02%2F14&entity=Ar00408&sk=55E4A8B0&mode=text Mohammad Ibrar, As Jamia turns 150, its founder’s grave almost vanishes into history, February 14, 2018: ''The Times of India''] | ||
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| + | [[File: Hakim Ajmal Khan’s tomb, the nearby area.jpg|Hakim Ajmal Khan’s tomb, the nearby area <br/> From: [https://epaper.timesgroup.com/Olive/ODN/TimesOfIndia/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=TOIDEL%2F2018%2F02%2F14&entity=Ar00408&sk=55E4A8B0&mode=text Mohammad Ibrar, As Jamia turns 150, its founder’s grave almost vanishes into history, February 14, 2018: ''The Times of India'']|frame|500px]] | ||
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| + | [[File: Freedom fighter Hakim Ajmal Khan is buried near the Hasan Rasool slum compound on Panchkuian Road.jpg|Freedom fighter Hakim Ajmal Khan is buried near the Hasan Rasool slum compound on Panchkuian Road <br/> From: [https://epaper.timesgroup.com/Olive/ODN/TimesOfIndia/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=TOIDEL%2F2018%2F02%2F14&entity=Ar00408&sk=55E4A8B0&mode=text Mohammad Ibrar, As Jamia turns 150, its founder’s grave almost vanishes into history, February 14, 2018: ''The Times of India'']|frame|500px]] | ||
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| + | Inside the Hasan Rasool slum compound on Panchkuian Road lie several closely packed houses. In their midst is a mausoleum of the Sufi saint after whom the settlement, which probably came up after Partition, is named. But also buried nearby is Hakim Ajmal Khan, the co-founder of Jamia Millia Islamia and a pioneer of Unani medicine. | ||
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| + | “He was a philanthropist, a famous hakim, and a freedom fighter who was a contemporary of Gandhiji and took part in the Khilafat Movement. But today his name is hardly heard except for a road and a park in central Delhi named after him,” said Masroor Ahmed, Khan’s great grandnephew who lives in their heritage haveli in the Walled City’s Ballimaran area. | ||
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| + | Ahmed is among the few of the family who stayed back in India; the rest migrated to Pakistan and established a Unani medicine business there. “His relatives from Pakistan continue to come here regularly and pray at his grave,” said Mohammad Imran, who lives in a house adjacent to the grave. | ||
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| + | The grave is in a terrible shape and has nothing but a headstone bearing the name of Khan. “It were the Pakistani relatives who came here and put up iron grilles to make the grave distinct as this whole place is filled with many graves,” Imran said. | ||
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| + | Ahmed however said the people who live around the graves are encroachers. “It’s my family graveyard and several of my ancestors lie there,” he said. | ||
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| + | He also blamed the government for not doing enough. “For all these years, the grave was in a shambles. No one from the government or the Waqf Board ever bothered to save it. The stature that my great granduncle had, he deserved a beautiful mausoleum, much like the Zakir Hussain monument at Jamia,” Ahmed said. | ||
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| + | Historian Rana Safvi, however, blamed it on the family for the state of the grave: “The family could have done more for the grave. They should go there regularly and perform prayers.” | ||
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| + | Meanwhile, Jamia celebrated its 150th anniversary on Monday. “When I came here, there was nothing on his name to pay respects. It was then that we decided to initiate programmes on his name and have inaugurated an exhibition at the university’s Premchand archives,” vice-chancellor Talat Ahmed said, adding that the university would now have PhD and diploma courses on Unani medicine. | ||
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Tughlaq-era Baradari, Imambara, Lodhi-era tomb
The Times of India, Sep 08 2015
Lost amid the din and bustle of this part of the capital are two monuments that speak volumes about the strong architectural legacy left behind by two of Delhi's illustrious sultanates. After decades of neglect and misuse, the Tughlaq-era Baradari and the Lodhi-era tomb have been restored to their original glory, thanks to an intensive conservation programme launched by Intach in collaboration with the Delhi archaeology department. Imambara had been used as a godown for years, the tomb was overrun by commercial establishments, a garage and tea stalls. Officials said several rooms had been built inside the Baradari, where people used to live and store their goods. The project, which lasted up to 10 months, involved removing the alterations like partition walls and other temporary structures erected inside the Imambara.
“Once work started, we found that locals had actually built an additional floor inside the structure, which was used as sleeping quarters. That had to be removed carefully so as not to damage the structure itself. There were two big trees adja cent to the Imambara, which also had to be removed for which per mission was taken from the forest department. “Once the cement and plaster was removed, we found hid den patterns in the structure, niches, arches and mouldings. The idea was to bring back the original integrity of the monument and restore all the original designs which has been hidden beneath plaster,“ added the official. Railings have been erected around the monument as a measure of protection from any vandal ism and future encroach ment threats. Both monuments are graded A and B in terms of ar chaeological value in the Delhi herit age listing.
The Imam bara has five domes on the roof and the big gest challenge was to remove tree branches and foliage, which had come up there over the years. As some of the overgrowth originates from inside cracks in the monument's facade, this was done carefully, without causing further damage, another official said.
Panchkuian Road
Hasan Rasool area
Hakim Ajmal Khan’s tomb
From: Mohammad Ibrar, As Jamia turns 150, its founder’s grave almost vanishes into history, February 14, 2018: The Times of India
From: Mohammad Ibrar, As Jamia turns 150, its founder’s grave almost vanishes into history, February 14, 2018: The Times of India
Inside the Hasan Rasool slum compound on Panchkuian Road lie several closely packed houses. In their midst is a mausoleum of the Sufi saint after whom the settlement, which probably came up after Partition, is named. But also buried nearby is Hakim Ajmal Khan, the co-founder of Jamia Millia Islamia and a pioneer of Unani medicine.
“He was a philanthropist, a famous hakim, and a freedom fighter who was a contemporary of Gandhiji and took part in the Khilafat Movement. But today his name is hardly heard except for a road and a park in central Delhi named after him,” said Masroor Ahmed, Khan’s great grandnephew who lives in their heritage haveli in the Walled City’s Ballimaran area.
Ahmed is among the few of the family who stayed back in India; the rest migrated to Pakistan and established a Unani medicine business there. “His relatives from Pakistan continue to come here regularly and pray at his grave,” said Mohammad Imran, who lives in a house adjacent to the grave.
The grave is in a terrible shape and has nothing but a headstone bearing the name of Khan. “It were the Pakistani relatives who came here and put up iron grilles to make the grave distinct as this whole place is filled with many graves,” Imran said.
Ahmed however said the people who live around the graves are encroachers. “It’s my family graveyard and several of my ancestors lie there,” he said.
He also blamed the government for not doing enough. “For all these years, the grave was in a shambles. No one from the government or the Waqf Board ever bothered to save it. The stature that my great granduncle had, he deserved a beautiful mausoleum, much like the Zakir Hussain monument at Jamia,” Ahmed said.
Historian Rana Safvi, however, blamed it on the family for the state of the grave: “The family could have done more for the grave. They should go there regularly and perform prayers.”
Meanwhile, Jamia celebrated its 150th anniversary on Monday. “When I came here, there was nothing on his name to pay respects. It was then that we decided to initiate programmes on his name and have inaugurated an exhibition at the university’s Premchand archives,” vice-chancellor Talat Ahmed said, adding that the university would now have PhD and diploma courses on Unani medicine.
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