The works will be taken up under NKUSIP

Gulbaraga, Karnataka :

Some of the monuments in Gulbarga, which date back to the 14th century, are all set for a facelift under the Asian Development Bank (ADB)-assisted North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Programme (NKUSIP).

Deputy Project Director of NKUSIP, G.M. Chowdhary, told The Hindu here on Thursday that it had been proposed to give a facelift to the three tombs of the founder of the Bahamani dynasty Allaudin Hasan Gangu Bahamani; Jamia Masjid, constructed on the model of the great mosque of Cordova in Spain inside the Gulbarga Fort; another masjid Sheikh Roza Minar; and Chor Gumbuz, an imposing vacant tomb on the outskirts of Gulbarga city. Also, a heritage track from the government museum to Hafth Gumbuz covering a distance of 1.8 km has been proposed.

Mr. Chowdhary said the total cost was estimated at Rs. 2.01 crore. The work would begin in July.

Proposals

As per the proposals, the approach road to tomb no. 1 of Allaudin Hasan Gangu Bahamani would be improved at a cost of Rs. 7.15 lakh along with restoration of the entrance and walkway from the main gate to tomb at a cost of Rs. 1.91 lakh; illumination and beautification of the outside of the tomb by providing solar lamps would cost Rs. 2.88 lakh. Besides, landscaping and drinking water facilities would be provided at a cost of Rs. 2.92 lakh.

Mr. Chowdhary said that at tomb no. 2, Rs. 6.15 lakh would be spent for improving the area around the tomb and illumination and beautification of the place. At tomb no. 3, Rs. 8.42 lakh would be spent on improving the approach road, entrance to the tomb, construction of compound wall, providing flooring in the tomb and seating arrangements around the tomb for visitors and illumination of the tomb. A sum of Rs. 12.35 lakh would be spent for improving facilities at the Jamia Masjid inside the fort. This included development of landscaping with walkways and seating arrangements at a cost of Rs. 7.37 lakh; providing drinking water facility at a cost of Rs. 2.1 lakh and illumination and beautification outside the masjid at a cost of Rs. 2.88 lakh. A sum of Rs. 1.3 crore would be spent on laying a heritage track of 1.8 km.

Besides, Rs. 3.64 lakh would be spent for improving facilities at Sheikh Roza Minar and Rs. 20.43 lakh on the Chor Gumbuz, one of the important landmarks in Gulbarga city. Also, Rs. 5.38 lakh would be spent for improving facilities at the government museum.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Karnataka – Gulbarga / by Special Correspondent / Saturday – June 04th, 2011