Board approval: 16 Jan. 2012 \ Rs. 7 million

The Makli Necropolis houses nearly a million graves, amongst which are mausolea of rulers of the Samma, Arghun and Tarkhan dynasties. Many of these structures made of brick and stone are decorated with kashi glazed tiles, with geometric, floral and calligraphic tracery on stone. The mausoleum of Dewan Shurfa Khan built in 1638 is perhaps the best preserved mausoleum in the necropolis, with corner towers, a domed roof and decoration characteristically seen in late 17th century tombs. The vagaries of time, saline winds, rainwater ingress and a long period of neglect, like in other monuments at Makli, have caused the site to decay. Conservation of this structure calls for immediate action to be taken for waterproofing of the structure, repairing/replacement of the damaged/missing glazed terracotta tile work, restoration of the brick tile and stone flooring, filling of the eastern, western and northern arch openings of the main tomb, restoration of a missing finial and replacement of damaged wooden doors and gates; together with repairing of the damaged lime plaster. The restoration project is crucial. The Culture Department, Government of Sindh being the custodian of this protected monument has undertaken the task of restoration of the tomb in collaboration with EFT. Work has yet to commence. However its compound wall which had collapsed has been restored.