Aurangabad’s Qila-e-Ark, a palace built by Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, is lying in a dilapidated condition and cultural experts have demanded that it be conserved to make it a tourist attraction.
The fort complex, located in the heart of the Maharashtra city, which is named after Aurangzeb, has suffered damages over a period of time and lost its past glory.
Though some new buildings have come up in the premises in last several years, the old structure is crumbling and is in need of repair and restoration, say experts.
When contacted, Aurangabad Collector Sunil Chavan told PTI that the district administration will take up conservation of a part of the structure in near future.
Ajay Kulkarni, convener of Aurangabad chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), said the palace was constructed in 1650 by Aurangzeb.
“The structure lacks maintenance and its condition has deteriorated,” he said.
Fort expert Sanket Kulkarni said the building complex…
