Humayun’s tomb and other monuments in the Nizamuddin area of Delhi have been elaborately restored in an effort that would do any world-class city proud.
It has taken all of 15 years, but the historic structures, together with their gardens and water systems, have been uniquely brought back to life.
The Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) has collaborated with the Indian government for this initiative. There has been private sector funding as well. But driving the idea and brilliantly making everything happen has been the public-spirited architect Ratish Nanda.
Nanda has led a. . .