Encroached, altered, forgotten: 14th-century Delhi's Gumti tomb set to reclaim its legacy
Saturday, 17 May 2025 () The Delhi government's archaeology department has commenced restoring the Lodi-era Gumti tomb of Shaikh Ali, previously occupied by the Defence Colony Welfare Association. Following a Supreme Court order, the DCRWA vacated the premises and paid ₹40 lakh compensation. The restoration project, estimated to take six months, involves removing modern additions, repairing the dome, and chemical preservation.
Saturday, 17 May 2025 ()
