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Gateway of India

Posted on September 17, 2010 by admin

The Gateway of India, 85 feet high arch on waterfront in Mumbai, India, was completed in 1924 and was declared open to public by the then Viceroy of India, the Earl of Reading, Rufus Isaacs on 4th December, 1924. The … Continue reading →

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Ellora Caves

Posted on September 17, 2010 by admin

Home to the world’s largest monolithic excavation, the Kailasa, Ellora caves are located at a distance of around 30 km from Aurangabad in the state of Maharashtra, India. Ellora caves are a UNESCO World Heritage site and date back to … Continue reading →

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Khajuraho Temples

Posted on September 17, 2010 by admin

The state of Madhya Pradesh is known as the ‘Heart of India’ owing to its central location and also because of its eloquent cultural heritage and architectural splendor. Khajuraho temples are located in a small village by the same name … Continue reading →

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Ajanta Caves India

Posted on September 17, 2010 by admin

Carved out of granite on a horseshoe rock amidst the wilderness of Deccan plateau, lay the Ajanta Caves. Located at a distance of around 40 km from Jalgaon in Maharashtra, India, these caves are believed to date back to 2nd … Continue reading →

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Taj Mahal India Agra

Posted on September 17, 2010 by admin

The Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built in the seventeenth century by Shah Jahan to commemorate the death of his beautiful and beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, is a timeless example of a man’s love and devotion. The Mughal emperor was besotted … Continue reading →

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