Telangana government and Aga Khan Trust for Culture sign pact to continue to conserve, develop Qutub Shahi tombs

December 6, 2017 – HYDERABAD: The state department of Archaeology and Museums on Wednesday signed an MoU with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) . Taking forward the agreement that was signed by the Trust and the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh government in 2013, for conservation of Quli Qutb Shahi Tombs, this MoU is for the second phase. The first phase of the plan will end in January 2018.

Sources:

• www.newindianexpress.com
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_udSvLum-UQ
• https://munsifdaily.in/2017/12/06/aga-khan-trust-spend-100crs-renovate-qutub-shahi-tombs/
• https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/aga-khan-trust-to-conserve-develop-qutub-shahi-tombs/1203689

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