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January 21st 2009
The highlight of today is Meherangarh Fort, built in the 17th century. It was built with red sandstone and the latticework on the palace walls are carved sandstone. The lattice work over the windows were mainly done so that the women could view the festivities in the courtyard without their faces being seen. ... read more

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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 in... ... read more