Context: The small Maula Ali shrine is set to get a huge dome as part of a massive construction and conservation project being carried out by the Al Kausar Trust. It will be a landmark dome that can be seen from anywhere in the city once it is completed.

About the shrine:

• Moula Ali hill is a monadnock or dome-shaped hill located in Moula Ali, Hyderabad, India.
• It is well known for the Moula Ali dargah and a holy stone, which are both on top of the hill.
• The Moula Ali dargah is located on top of the hill. It was built by Sultan Ibrahim Qutub Shah and it is the only dargah dedicated to maula Ali, son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad.
• Its interior is decorated with thousands of mirrors.

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/landmark-half-dome-to-encase-small-maula-ali-shrine/article33856257.ece

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