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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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May 9th 2008  Asia » India » Uttar Pradesh » Varanasi
O in my last blog-entry i was just off to Tiannamen Square in Beijing for some May-Day celebrations and to see what all the fuss was about. As i walked out of the subway i could feel the buzz of all t ... [full story]

3 days ago: sharonleftwich published a blog
Sharon's leaving India!
May 8th 2008  Asia » India » Uttar Pradesh » Varanasi
Unfortunately, the Andaman's didn't last as long as planned. The weather moved in and turned the paradise into a washout and it was time to go. It was fantastic while it lasted though. I got my Pad ... [full story]

This one
April 14th 2008  Asia » India » Uttar Pradesh » Varanasi
I'm writing, rather squelchily, from a 42 degree Varanasi, the last stop in the India leg of my journey. It doesn't feel like I have only been in India for 3 months. By that I mean that it feels more ... 21 photos [full story]

Contiminate The Body, Purify The Soul
April 28th 2008  Asia » India » Uttar Pradesh » Varanasi
Varanassi is probably the most bizarre place I have ever visited. Apparently it is one of the most holy places in the world, probably because the average person would drop dead after drinking holy wa ... 4 photos [full story]

The holy place...........!
9 days ago: Dan n Nic published a blog
The holy place...........!
April 25th 2008  Asia » India » Uttar Pradesh » Varanasi
Ahoy there ...............!!!!!! Well well well, They say this place is so sacred that even the gods themselves take a dip in the ganges of Varanassi once in a while. Ok so to start things off V ... 16 photos [full story]

May 1st 2008  Asia » India » Uttar Pradesh » Varanasi
On Matthew's first day in Delhi we went to the old city and visited the jama majid and old fort, must sees if visiting delhi. The real treat was in the evening when we went to hear Sufi music at the ... [full story]

April 23rd 2008  Asia » India » Uttar Pradesh » Varanasi
Iris houdt me een spiegel voor. En dat is zowel grappig als even schrikken. Zoals eerder hier opgemerkt was ik zeven jaar geleden voor het eerst in India, en voor het eerst alleen op reis. Mijn moe ... [full story]

Stretching the comfort zone in India!
23 days ago: Joel published a blog
Stretching the comfort zone in India!
April 15th 2008  Asia » India » Uttar Pradesh » Varanasi
While traveling through India I learnt a lot about myself. It is often stated that travel has this effect but from all of the countries that I have been to, India has been the biggest "test" to put i ... 32 photos [full story]

New Delhi, Amritsar, Varanasi & Khajuraho
March 28th 2008  Asia » India » Uttar Pradesh » Varanasi
We arrive in Delhi early and catch a cab to the company (Reliance ADA) guest house Tony, M’s friend from school and University, has organised for us. In a very attractive & desirable residential ... 48 photos [full story]

Very Nicey (Varanasi)
57 days ago: A1i published a blog
Very Nicey (Varanasi)
March 15th 2008  Asia » India » Uttar Pradesh » Varanasi
After hearing many rumours about Varanasi both from people and guide books saying it is very dangerous, huge as a culture shock and well known for its tourist scams we were rather apprehensive of visi ... 7 photos [full story]


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Morning Sunrise
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