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2011 India (1) Delhi, Jaipur, Ranthambore

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Tomb of Iman Zamin, Qutub Minar complex, Delhi
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Tomb of Iman Zamin, Qutub Minar complex, Delhi

  • Empty tray, Bangla Sahib, Delhi
  • Hall where meals are served, honoring the practice of langar (feeding all who come), Bangla Sahib, Delhi
  • The grounds include the temple, a kitchen, a large pond, a school and an art gallery. As with all Sikh Gurdwaras, the concept of langar is practiced, and all people, regardless of race or religion may eat in the Gurdwara kitchen (langar hall). The Langar (food) is prepared by gursikhs who work there and also by volunteers who like to help out.
  • Wok and vegetables, Bangla Sahib, Delhi
  • Cooking the flat bread, Bangla Sahib, Delhi
  • Wrapping the pole, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Temple, Delhi
  • DAY 4: Taj Palace entry, Delhi
  • The Qutub Minar is a tower located in Delhi, India. It is the world's tallest brick minaret with a height of 238 ft. Built between 1193 and 1368. The Qutub Minar is notable for being one of the earliest and most prominent examples of Indo-Islamic architecture. It is surrounded by several other ancient and medieval structures and ruins, collectively known as Qutub complex.
  • Made up of 98% pure wrought iron and made about 400 A.D., it is 24 feet high, with 37 inches buried below the present floor level, and has a diameter of 16 inches at the bottom which tapers towards the upper end. The pillar was manufactured by forge welding. The temperatures required to form such a pillar by forge welding could only have been achieved by the combustion of coal. The pillar is a testament to the high level of skill achieved by ancient Indian blacksmiths in the extraction and processing of iron. A fence was erected around the pillar in 1997 in response to damage caused by visitors. There is a popular tradition that it was considered good luck if you could stand with your back to the pillar and make your hands meet behind it.
  • Richard, Qutub Minar complex, arches built without Roman keystone (not as stable), Delhi
  • Qutub Minar minaret detail, Delhi
  • Tomb of Iman Zamin, Qutub Minar complex, Delhi
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