Muslim invaders and Muslim rulers in 12th through 17th century destroyed Varanasi repeatedly. The existing religious and cultural sites dates back to 18th century and credited to Kashi Naresh, the King of Varanasi. For centuries, Varanasi has been a center of Indian classical music, art, and literature. The name Varanasi […]
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One of the most famous landmarks in London, England, is the well-known tower clock called Big Ben. It sits at the top of 320 foot high St. Stephen’s Tower and rings out the hours over the Houses of Parliament. Big Ben began counting time on May 31, 1859. Today it […]
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If you are in India, or travelling to India, Varanasi is the must see travel destination. It is the one of the oldest cities on earth, continuously inhabited since 11th century BCE. It was called Kashi in the ancient times and Benares in the recent past. Varanasi is in the […]
