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Keepers of the Tower

These young volunteers were responsible for coordinating visitor access to one of Jama Masjid minarets
Around Delhi

October 28th 2007
Considering the less-than-productive Saturday exploration of Agra and Fatehpur Sikri, I wanted to take advantage of the last partial day in Delhi to visit some of its most prominent sites. I had negotiated with my hotel for a late 2:00 PM checkout (instead of the standard Noon checkout). Because my flight to Bangalore that afternoon was not until 5:50 PM, a 2:00 PM checkout would give me plenty ... read more
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Indian Flag 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
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