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Mausoleums of Hakims, Commander restored at Qutub Shahi Tombs

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Hyderabad, Jan 4 (IANS) The restoration of the mausoleums of Hakims and Commander at the well-known Qutub Shahi Tombs here has been completed with the support under the Cultural Preservation Programme of Germany.

Three structures in the Qutb Shahi Heritage Park, as the entire complex is called, have been restored to their former glory under the ongoing restoration project undertaken by Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), officials said.

For the Conservation effort at Hakim’s and Commander’s mausoleum, Germany under its Cultural Preservation Programme provided funding of 75,000 euros through the Consulate General in Chennai.

Consul General Karin Stoll attended the completion ceremony on Friday. She expressed happiness over the restoration.

The tombs or mausoleums of Hakims and Commander were among the few such structures built for non-royals in Qutub Shahi Tombs, the unique royal necropolis spread over 108 acres at the foot of the majestic Golconda Fort.

Hakims were the traditional physicians of rulers of the Qutub Shahi dynasty (1518-1687).

Over 15,000 man-days of work were carried out by stone carvers, masons, plasterers and stucco plaster specialist craftsmen for restoration of tombs of Hakims and Commander.

The highly ornate mausoleums of Hakims and Commander were built by Sultan Muhammad Qutub Shah. All three structures were profusely ornamented with stucco plaster and their majestic domes topped by copper finials.

“Conservation works on these structures were preceded with a 3D laser scanning that allowed a precise condition assessment of these significant monuments. Conservation works carried out by master craftsmen using traditional materials – lime mortar and stone and traditional building tools and techniques were supervised by a multi-disciplinary AKTC team,” said Prashant Banerjee, the AKTC senior conservation architect.

Conservation works on the 80 monuments in the complex commenced in January 2013 following a MoU between the Department of Heritage, the Telangana government and AKTC. The project will continue till 2023.

The complex has 40 mausoleums, 23 mosques, six ‘baolis’ (step-wells), a ‘hamam’ (mortuary bath), pavilions and garden structures, each with its striking grandeur and a unique synthesis of architectural styles.

The monuments in the complex are a blend of Persian, Pathan and Hindu architectural styles and built with local granite and traditional materials.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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