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An open-air pool on top of the eponymous Swmming Pool Hill in Wazir Akbar Khan, the diplomatic district of Kabul.
The pool was built during Russia's occupation of Afghanistan and has since fallen into disrepair.
Akbar tijdens Media Me you're in my Story 2 oktober 2010 in de Prinses Irenetunnel te Delft, waarbij NEAR! en SEHR (WALL KRUSH CREW) een exclusieve muurschildering maakten met als middelpunt het portret van Akbar
Steam Loco WP 7161 was utilized for hauling of Steam Special from Delhi Cant. to Alwar. The information of the Engine is given below:
Easily recognized by the cone shaped bulging nose with (usually) a silver star painted on it, this locomotive became the standard passenger locomotive on Indian Railways post 1947. Experiencing a severe shortage of locomotive on the system in the mid 1940s coupled with unhappy past experiences with the IRS class of locomotives looming large, the order for 100 prototype WP was restricted to a mere 16 engines (on scale of two for each major broad gauge route). Baldwin Locomotive Works (BLW), Philadelphia was awarded the task of building the first sixteen prototype WP class locomotives. These were numbered from 7200 to 7215 and went to GIPR, BB&CIR and EIR. The initial locos were called WP/P, the extra P indicating prototype. These engines soon earned the reputation for free steaming, fuel economy and good riding characteristics, also there was none of the ‘tail wag’ experience with these engines that was so characteristic of the XC class. On establishing their success further orders for WP locomotives went to Baldwin Canadian Locomotive Company (CLC) and Montreal Locomotive Works (MLW) who shared the manufacturing the next 300 WP engines. These engines were numbered from 7216 to 7515 in order of the Railway to which they were allotted. A further 120 engines were ordered from Canadian Locomotive Company in 1955-56 and 60 more engines came from Poland and Austria between 1957-59, this loco was in production for 20 years from 1947 to 1967 from 53 locos in 1953, it reached a peak holding of 167 locos on Northern Railways in 1967. This Pacific class of broad gauge loco marked the change the coding from ‘X’ to ‘W’ for broad gauge locomotives. It was capable of doing up to 110 Km/h and remained Indian Railways crack locomotives for many years and hauled prestigious express trains. WP’s were designed specifically for low-calorie, high-ash Indian coal and its ease of handling made it a hot favourite amongst Loco drivers. Several WP’s remained in service until the late 80’s. Early prototypes from Baldwin were labelled WP/P, CLW versions after 1965 were labelled WP/1.
Rewari shed homes the WP 7200 and WP 7161, the former is from the first lot of prototypes that were handed over to Indian Railways by the United States in 1947. The locomotive was a part of Central Railway System (GIPR) but was transferred to Northern Railway later. Homed at Moradabad shed this locomotive was later shifted to Saharanpur shed, before it retired from active service. It is believed that WP 7200 was the first WP class of engine that was handed over to Indian Railways in USA on 15th August 1947, India’s Independent Day, though the engine physically arrived on the Indian shores in Oct’47. This adds to the historic importance of this locomotive, with this in mind, this locomotive previously called Shahjahan, after the great Mughal emperor who build the Taj Mahal, has been re-christened “AZAD”, meaning free in hindi.
WP 7161 is the Chittranjan Locomotive Works built engine, inducted into active service in 1965, this locomotive was also there was none of the ‘tail wag’ experience with these engines that was so characteristic of the XC class.
On establishing their success further orders for WP locomotives went to Baldwin Canadian Locomotive Company (CLC) and Montreal Locomotive Works (MLW) who shared the manufacturing the next 300 WP engines. These engines were numbered from 7216 to 7515 in order of the Railway to which they were allotted. A further 120 engines were ordered from Canadian Locomotive Company in 1955-56 and 60 more engines came from Poland and Austria between 1957-59, this loco was in production for 20 years from 1947 to 1967 from 53 locos in 1953, it reached a peak holding of 167 locos on Northern Railways in 1967.
This Pacific class of broad gauge loco marked the change the coding from ‘X’ to ‘W’ for broad gauge locomotives. It was capable of doing up to 110 Km/h and remained Indian Railways crack locomotives for many years Source IRCTC
Akbar's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal emperor Akbar. It was built in 1605–1613 by his son, Jahangir and is situated on 119 acres of grounds in Sikandra, a suburb of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
After almost 5 years I am visiting my home country, India. I had planned to capture one of the most magnificent architectures of the Mughal Empire in Delhi and Agra.
It's 12:30 PM and I am standing in the middle of Mughal empire's capital, Fatehpur Sikri. I am trying to sneak out from the eyes of all the guides wanting me to hire them. Though it is a good idea to hire a guide but my aim is to capture the great workmanship that reflected how Akbar dedicated himself in the architecture design and construction during his rule.
So I am standing outside the famous Diwan-i-khas and a little boy approaches me. I am thinking he is a beggar but he surprises me by saying "Saab guide chahiye" (Do you need a guide?)!
Me: "Kahaan hai tera guide?" (Where's your guide?)
Boy: "Main hu naa saab" (I am the guide)
I am looking into his eyes full of life, he is as old as my daughter (she is 6) but the texture of his face is screaming the story of his day to day hardships. While I am in a deep thinking mode quarrelling with my if's and why's with this world's creator, I sense a rough touch on my wrist.
Boy: "Saab, please… , jo mann mein aaye de dena" (I will accept any amount, you like. Please hire me…)
Me: "Log kitna detein hain?" (How much do you get usually?)
Boy: "Bees rupaye" (20 Rupees)
Me with a long pause: "Chal theek hai" (Ok, let's go)
Although I studied the history and the rule of Mughals before visiting the fort, I am still interested in listening to the cute stories the boy is making by his own. I am enjoying one of the best moments of the trip.
Boy: "Pata hai saab, Akbar ki sau se bhi zyada raaniyaan thi?" (Do you know Akbar had more than 100 wives?)
Me: hmmm.. "School jaatey ho?"(hmmm.. Do you go to school?)
Boy with a pause: "Haan saab" (Yes sir) "Saab Akbar duniya ka sabse taakatwar raaja thaa" (Akbar was world's most powerful king)
Me: "Acchha! Toh aaj school kyun nahin gaya?" (Really! Why didn't you go to school today?)
Boy: "Aaj main jaldi aa gaya tha" (I came early today)
The boy takes me to a couple of vendors which I believe has some kind of commission business with the boy. I am not stopping at any of the vendors and buying anything. I can clearly sense that the boy is upset due to the fact that he is not going to earn any commission.
It's been 30 minutes and we are walking in front of the Tomb of Salim Chisti, the boy with an act of resentment speaks: "Ok Saab mera kaam khatam" (Ok sir my job is over)
I know that my little guide is upset and we haven't even covered 50% of the area! I gave him 100 Rupees instead of 20. The boy looks into my eyes, grabs the amount and leaves the spot.
I am a bit sad now and I decide to move on to my business. I am inside the tomb framing the ceiling. I hear a familiar voice. To my amazement it's the same boy.
Boy: "Saab, main aapko kuchh aur cheezein dikhaata hoon" (Sir, let me show you more places here.)
I am speechless, I am following him. He is giving me tips on where I can expect a great shot. The boy continues for another 15 minutes. I try to offer more money at the end of our tour but the boy says: "Nahin saab, THANK YOU" (No sir, THANK YOU)
I asked the boy if I can take his picture? He agrees….
This is my little guide, Mohd. Shoaib