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Joe Blogs - Mum Taj Mahal 27°11′N 78°01′E

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January 28th 2012
Mum - beautiful, Taj - crowned, Mahal - palace. So, Mum Taj Mahal, beautiful crowned palace. Understand ? But first, the train journey. Approx 600km overnight, 12 hours in an AC Tier 2 Sleeper Class, price of ticket, about 12 quid. On this particular train, this was the best class available. Ahem. Beds are arranged in compartments of four ( two bunks ) down one side, and two lengthw ... 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