Moula Ali Kamaan
History
Moula Ali hill also known as Maula Ali.It is a monadnock or dome-shaped hill located in Moula Ali, Hyderabad, India. It is well known for the Moula Ali dargah. The Moula Ali hill is approximately 614 meters (2,014 ft) tall. It has 484 steps from dargah to bottom of the hill and has about 600 tombs around it.
The Moula Ali Kamaan the Kaman was built as a pathway to the Moula Ali Dargah. The Kaman has an old-world charm and has been the gateway to the Moula Ali hill and is lit up every year for Milad festivities.
During the Nizam’s rule, the Nawab used to lead processions on an elephant, from the arch to the shrine, sources said. The Kaman was declared a Stateprotected monument in 2010 and is being restored using the traditional lime-and-mortar.
The Moula Ali Kamaan the Kaman was built as a pathway to the Moula Ali Dargah. The Kaman has an old-world charm and has been the gateway to the Moula Ali hill and is lit up every year for Milad festivities.
During the Nizam’s rule, the Nawab used to lead processions on an elephant, from the arch to the shrine, sources said. The Kaman was declared a Stateprotected monument in 2010 and is being restored using the traditional lime-and-mortar.
Restoration
• Removed of deteriorated lime
plaster, grouted cavities, replastered
in threecoats of lime, i.e., Ek Baara,
Do Baara and Ceh Baara.
• Removed decayed wood member
added Sheesham wood column for
further strengthening upper portion
of the Chajja.
• Removed oil paint and polishes with
paint stripper on all wood members
• Terrace repair - removed
deteriorated lime bed from the roof
and for the first floor arch area,
replaced back in three layers of lime
concrete with water tightening.
• Damaged / Broken Parapet Crown
Wall entirely repaired from scratch,
designed the original stucco work as
per old documents.
• Arches and the façade wall plaster
redone in plum line, lack of
maintenance and natural
deterioration lead to plaster
loosening up from all sides, initial
plan was to plaster up to 50mm,
however at some places plaster is
done over 75mm in layers.
• Brick masonry removal and new brick
masonry in lime and brick
• Restoration of masonry decorative
cornices
• Consolidation of brick and stone
masonry, filled gaps / grouted with
traditional lime mortar
plaster, grouted cavities, replastered
in threecoats of lime, i.e., Ek Baara,
Do Baara and Ceh Baara.
• Removed decayed wood member
added Sheesham wood column for
further strengthening upper portion
of the Chajja.
• Removed oil paint and polishes with
paint stripper on all wood members
• Terrace repair - removed
deteriorated lime bed from the roof
and for the first floor arch area,
replaced back in three layers of lime
concrete with water tightening.
• Damaged / Broken Parapet Crown
Wall entirely repaired from scratch,
designed the original stucco work as
per old documents.
• Arches and the façade wall plaster
redone in plum line, lack of
maintenance and natural
deterioration lead to plaster
loosening up from all sides, initial
plan was to plaster up to 50mm,
however at some places plaster is
done over 75mm in layers.
• Brick masonry removal and new brick
masonry in lime and brick
• Restoration of masonry decorative
cornices
• Consolidation of brick and stone
masonry, filled gaps / grouted with
traditional lime mortar