Tragedy near Humayun’s Tomb sparks concern for appropriate care of heritage buildings: Expert | India News – Times of India

Tragedy near Humayun’s Tomb sparks concern for appropriate care of heritage buildings: Expert | India News – Times of India

Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi (L), Meeru Misra, author of The Garden Tomb of Humayun (R) Few monuments embody Delhi’s identity as strongly as Humayun’s Tomb. Six people, including three women, were killed and five others injured on Friday after the roof and wall of two adjoining rooms at the Dargah Sharif Patte Shah near Humayun’s…

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Humayun Tomb Roof Collapse: Room caves in near Humayun’s Tomb; 5 dead | India News – Times of India

Humayun Tomb Roof Collapse: Room caves in near Humayun’s Tomb; 5 dead | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The roof of a room at Dargah Sharif Patte Shah, near Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi’s Nizamuddin area, collapsed on Friday.Five were reported dead, Delhi Police said. At least 12 were injured as a portion of the structure gave way.NDRF personnel are conducting a search operation, with Police and Fire Department teams also present….

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Mughal ‘heir’ appeals to UN for protection of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra – The Times of India

Mughal ‘heir’ appeals to UN for protection of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra – The Times of India

Mughal ‘heir’ appeals to UN for protection of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra (Picture credit: ANI) Prince Yakub Habeebuddin Tucy, who claims descent from Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar, has written to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urging intervention for the protection of Emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb located in Kuldabad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. The move follows…

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‘ASI taking proactive measures to mitigate any damage to Aurangzeb’s tomb’: Union minister Shekhawat | India News – The Times of India

‘ASI taking proactive measures to mitigate any damage to Aurangzeb’s tomb’: Union minister Shekhawat | India News – The Times of India

Aurangzeb’s tomb in Khuldabad, Maharashtra NEW DELHI: The Archaeological Survey of India has been continuously taking “proactive measures” in coordination with district administration to “mitigate” any damage to the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Maharashtra‘s Khuldabad, Parliament was informed on Thursday. Union Culture Minster Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said this in a written response to…

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Row over Aurangzeb’s tomb unnecessary: RSS | India News – The Times of India

Row over Aurangzeb’s tomb unnecessary: RSS | India News – The Times of India

Senior RSS leader Suresh ‘Bhaiyyaji’ Joshi stated that the issue of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra was raised unnecessarily and highlighted the inclusiveness of Bharat by referencing Shivaji’s respect for even Afzal Khan. Meanwhile, CM Devendra Fadnavis opposed the tomb’s glorification but noted it is an ASI-protected site. Tensions continue with recent violence following VHP’s actions…

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Aurangzeb’s tomb protected monument but won’t allow glorification: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis | India News – The Times of India

Aurangzeb’s tomb protected monument but won’t allow glorification: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday dismissed the demands of the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district saying that it was a “protected monument“. He, however, added that he would not allow the glorification of the emperor.“Whether we like Aurangzeb or not, his tomb is a protected monument….

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‘Read history from books not WhatsApp’: Raj Thackeray on row over Aurangazeb’s tomb | India News – The Times of India

‘Read history from books not WhatsApp’: Raj Thackeray on row over Aurangazeb’s tomb | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Maharashtra Navanirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday condemned efforts to stir communal tensions over Aurangzeb’s tomb and urged the people to refer to books to learn history and not WhatsApp.“Don’t we want to let the world know that these people sought to destroy the Marathas but were wiped out instead. Stop…

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