Gateway

CONSERVATION

19. Gateway

A rather modest gateway is situated to the northwest of Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah’s mausoleum. It has large opening with several smaller niches on either sides. It is finished in a flat projected eave at the top.

This gateway was found in a dilapidated condition with masonry exposed and details missing.

Gateway Before Conservation: 2020

ACTION TAKEN:

• Scientific cleaning was done to remove the 20th century cement plaster layer and patchworks which existed on the gateway.

• Consolidation of the original stone masonry of the gateway was carried keeping in mind the original profile. • Restoration of the original decorative arched niches were finished with lime plaster and putty to further consolidate the gateway masonry.