Taj Mahal

Travels in India (Agra)

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May 23rd 2010
Agra is an ancient city that came into prominence in Medieval times under the Mughal rulers and was once the capital of a sprawling Mughal kingdom that covered much of southeast Asia. The Taj Mahal, one of the manmade wonders of the world, is located here and is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture. This 17th century white marble mausoleum was built by Emperor Shah Jehan to enshrin ... read more

Asia » India

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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