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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]
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] Blog: Road trip through Western India
Date: July 20th 2008
I visited my parents in the town of Ahmednagar, a few 100 kms from Pune in summer 2008. Western India is blessed with fabulous weather all year round and one of the better parts of India to spend the summer in. It also has a rich history. Ahmednagar is very close to the Ajanta and Ellora caves - UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Ajanta and Ellora are actually a collection of caves. Ajanta is known for ... read more
Date: July 20th 2008
I visited my parents in the town of Ahmednagar, a few 100 kms from Pune in summer 2008. Western India is blessed with fabulous weather all year round and one of the better parts of India to spend the summer in. It also has a rich history. Ahmednagar is very close to the Ajanta and Ellora caves - UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Ajanta and Ellora are actually a collection of caves. Ajanta is known for ... read more
