Hyderabad, April 13 -- When it comes to protecting its heritage and historical monuments, Hyderabad isn't exactly best known for it. One can easily lose track of the number of monuments that have been demolished or others that have simply collapsed due to neglect over the years. However, one site in the city that has given heritage lovers something to cheer about is the Qutb Shahi Tombs complex.

The 106-acre site near the Golconda Fort, where the founding dynasty of Hyderabad is buried, has been restored to its former glory over the last decade. The site today has witnessed a turnaround thanks to the painstaking restoration called out under Ratish Nanda, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC).

Since 2013,...