Lucknow Monuments: Conservation Methodology, Problems and Solutions

Rashan Taqui was born in 1958 at Lucknow. He has been published 40 research papers out of which 32 were exclusively on the History of Avadh. He helped three research scholars in completing their Ph.Ds. He wrote about cultural heritage of Avadh and the last Integrated Cultural of the world. His two books "Lucknow Ki Bhand Parampara" (The Traditions of clown of Lucknow) wer the only books on the subjects. His two books on contribution of rulers of Avadh to Indian music and dance, namely "Bani" and "Chanchal" have already been published . He has been associated with theatre and wrote fourteen plays including "Dada Jan Ne Kaha Tha", "Bezuban Biwi", "Do Gaz Zameen", Yeh Ho Raha Hai", HIs two drama Collection, "Ajaib Nagar" and "Dada jan Ne kaha Tha" have been in the market. He also directed several plays including "Desire Under the Elms", "She Stoops to Conquer", "Gidh", "Chanakya" Chacha Chhakkan Ki Wapsi", "Khalid Ki Khala", "Uljhan" and "tamrapatra". Like old Lucknowites he believes in religious harmony and National Integration. At present he is member secretary HARCA, Historical & Archaeological Research and conservation Agency, which is looking after Conservation and Restoration of Heritage Buildings at Lucknow.