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Background: The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab incursions starting in the 8th century and Turkish in the 12th were followed by those of European traders, beginning in the late 15th century. By the 19th century, Britain had assumed political control of virtually all Indian lands. Indian armed forces in the British army played a vital role in both World Wars. Nonviolent resistance to British colonialism led by Mohandas GANDHI and Jawaharlal NEHRU brought independence in 1947. The subcontinent was divided into the secular state of India and the smaller Muslim state of Pakistan. A third war between the two countries in 1971 resulted in East Pakistan becoming the separate nation of Bangladesh. Despite impressive gains in economic investment and output, India faces pressing problems such as the ongoing dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir, massive overpopulation, environmental degradation, extensive poverty, and ethnic and religious strife.




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Butterfly Lassis in Orchha
10 weeks ago: shaun dellavedova published a blog
Butterfly Lassis in Orchha
October 10th 2009  Asia » India » Madhya Pradesh » Orchha
Boarding the overnight train from Varansi to Orchha, I had pangs of nostalgia and memories of the great train ride I took across Russia, Mongolia and China came flooding back. Travelling with Bob ... 33 photos [full story]

Ochra and then some!
October 10th 2009  Asia » India » Madhya Pradesh » Orchha
Hello again, Well it's not quite tomorrow but the next day is close enough for a photo upload! We're still in Ochra ("O-cha") and sitting in the same internet cafe. It's midday this time so it's co ... 13 photos [full story]

ORCHHA AND KHAJURAHO
26 weeks ago: Robbie and Suezy Cointreau published a blog
ORCHHA AND KHAJURAHO
June 9th 2009  Asia » India » Madhya Pradesh » Orchha
The train from Agra to Jhansi was really calm and comfortable, probably more so than the trains we have in England! Our hotel in Orchha was really beautiful as well. There was a four poster bed and ... 25 photos [full story]


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betwa river
View of the countryside from the palace 3
Riverside cenotaphs
Merchant and the Hindu colours
Lakshmi Temple
Chaturbhuj Temple
Mural in one of the royal chamber
Raj Mahal courtyard

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