Taj Mahal, Agra

'A tear on the face of eternity'

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November 6th 2005
It is delightful in this world of mega hype to find something that not only meets your expectations but goes on to exceed them. I am happy to report that the Taj Mahal is indeed utterly stunning and deserves all the rich accolades and countless compliments it receives. We spent several hours watching the pearl walls subtlely change with the shifting light as morning gave way to afternoon. F ... 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