Patte Shah Dargah collapse near Humayun’s Tomb
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What happened
- A wall and roof collapsed at Patte Shah Dargah near the Humayun’s Tomb complex, Nizamuddin, on 16 August 2025 [PIB].
- ASI said the World Heritage Site is undamaged and the dargah is outside its purview [PIB].
Background
- ASI staff helped rescue efforts [PIB].
Why it matters
- Unprotected old buildings near monuments fall outside ASI’s maintenance.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-08-16): A wall and roof collapsed at Patte Shah Dargah near the Humayun's Tomb complex, Nizamuddin, on 16 August 2025.
- Unprotected old buildings near monuments fall outside ASI's maintenance.
Quotable data pointA wall and roof collapsed at Patte Shah Dargah near the Humayun's Tomb complex, Nizamuddin, on 16 August 2025.
PIB: Collapse near Humayun's Tomb, 16 Aug 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Humayun's Tomb.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Humayun's Tomb is located in
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Official source: PIB: Collapse near Humayun's Tomb, 16 Aug 2025
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