India, July 26 -- Shish Gumbad, one of the eighthistoric structures which stands against the serene landscape of the popular Lodhi Garden complex, is set to undergo restoration from next month, to be carried out by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

The Lodi-era tomb houses eight unknown graves. It has been lying in a dilapidated state with layers of wall peeling off and the graves cracking at several spots. The menace that scribbling has also taken over the structure, officials said.

During HT's visit earlier this week (July 23), ASI had already started cleaning the area around the Shish Gumbad, uprooting grass and plants from the base of the structure.

The core restoration work will see the agency plastering the graves and lay...