LUCKNOW: Situated in the center of the town, the 19th century shielded monument, Shahnajaf Imambara, is now a casualty of apathy and neglect.
With monsoon here, the over 200-year-old monument, particularly its central dome, requires instant substitute for seepage and crumbling of plaster.
Shahnajaf Imambara also houses the tomb of Ghaziuddin Haider, the first ruler of Awadh who constructed the monument from 1816-17.
According to specialists, classic Belgian chandeliers decorate the principal hallway of this Imambara and should they get changed because of inadequate maintenance, it wouldn’t be possible to displace them.
Spokesperson of India Shia Muslim Personal Law Board, Maulana Yasoob Abbas, lately visited the Imambara and emphasized its poor state.
On Monday, a representation was first delivered into the superintending archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Lucknow group, by legacy activist Mohammad Haider for treatment of their monument.
“It’s unfortunate the Imambara has been disregarded by police rather than being restored and repaired.
The monument will be safeguarded from the Husainabad & Allied Trust (HAT) and the Nawabs had abandoned cash for its own renovation.
Nonetheless, the monument has been disregarded,” he explained.
“The ribbon has seepage along with the plaster is peeling away.
For this reason, the arrangement can weaken and regenerate that is going to be a enormous reduction.
In the event the classic chandeliers become ruined, it is going to be not be possible to substitute them,” he added.
“In case HAT, that comes below the district government, cannot care for renovation job, the monument ought to be given back into the social community.
We’ll maintain our spiritual places overtaken from the government,” he added.
Haider also emphasized the significance of the monument to faith and background.
“Under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological websites and Remains (AMASR) Act, the ASI is duty bound to guarantee preservation,” he further added.