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Inspiring sights around South Asia

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Iran

The Golestan Palace, pride and architectural wealth of Tehran

Iran

Persepolis, the great jewel of millenary Persia

India

Dholavira; a journey into the past of the Indus Valley Civilization

India

The astronomical observatory of Jantar Mantar

India

The Ellora Grottoes, an impressive display of religious art and architecture

Bangladesh

The Sundarbans, one of the kingdoms of the Bengal Tiger

Bangladesh

Somapura Mahavihara, the wonder of pre-islamic Bangladesh

India

Another impressive monument in the city of Agra: the Agra Fort

India

The sumptuous Royal Palace of Mysore, a Hindu architectural marvel in the south of the country

India

The Golden Temple of Amritsar, home of Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred book of the Sikhs

India

The Taj Mahal, a world-class architectural icon

Pakistan

Another marvel of the Mughal period: the Wazir Khan Mosque of Lahore