Bansilalpet Kaman
History
In January 1938, when the British Viceroy Linlithgow visited Hyderabad, he made it a point to visit the Bansilalpet Model Village. Linlithgow was received by among others Seth Pannalal Bansilal and Seth Goverdhan Lal Bansilal, the sons of Seth Bansilal. The grand ceremonial entrance known as the Bansilalpet Kaman is an entrance to the Bansilalpet Village and is now occupied by shops and small venders. The only marker is the foundation stone that was laid by a British Resident on February 13, 1933.
According to an initial study by historians, the well and Kaman may predate the construction of the residential colony by Seth Bansilal.
According to an initial study by historians, the well and Kaman may predate the construction of the residential colony by Seth Bansilal.
Restoration
- Lime brick wall repairs: Extensive lime brick wall to be repaired, with grouting and stitching also carried out.
- Roof water tightening: To be done on the entire roof of the Kamaan, including the roofs of adjacent shops.
- Front grills: Grills and members to be restored or replaced depending on their condition.
- Arcade facade stone pillars: Cement plaster to be raked, abrasive cleaning done, and stone pillars repointed.
- Façade and wall replastering: Removal and replastering of surfaces in lime on the façade and backside external wall.
- Ceilings: To be repaired and restored.
- Terrace repair: Deteriorated lime bed removed from the roof and first-floor arch area, replaced in three layers of lime concrete with water tightening.
- Plastering: Arches and façade wall plaster to be redone in plumb line.
- Brick masonry: Damaged brick masonry removed and replaced with new brick masonry in lime and brick.
- Decorative cornices: Masonry decorative cornices carefully restored.
- Masonry consolidation: Brick and stone masonry consolidated, with gaps filled and grouted using traditional lime mortar.
General Info of Main Kamaan:
- Length: 17 meters
- Height: 9 meters
- Width: 6 meters
Right Wing:
- Length: 67.7 meters
- Height: 7.7 meters
- Width: 10 meters