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His name? Sundip. How do I know? Because when he was done, I bought us each a cup of tea and shared it with him. What did we discuss? Basically our names (remember, my Bengali is poor) and looked at the photos that I had been taking. Boy did he like seeinghimself on my little digital screen! Was he capable, yes, was he too proud to receive a small gift and make a friend? No. And I'm glad I wasn't too proud either! J
This IS the Humayun's Tomb.
Humayun was the second Mughal Emperor and ruled northern parts of India from 1530–1540 and again from 1555–1556. Like his father, Babur, he lost his kingdom early, but with Persian aid, he eventually regained an even larger one.
He succeeded his father in India in 1530, while his half-brother Kamran Mirza, who was to become a rather bitter rival, obtained the sovereignty of Kabul and Lahore, the more northern parts of their father's empire. He originally ascended the throne at the age of 22 and was somewhat inexperienced when he came to power.
Humayun lost his Indian territories to the Afghan Sultan, Sher Shah, and only regained them with Persian aid ten years later. Humayun's return from Persia, accompanied by a large retinue of Persian noblemen, signalled an important change in Mughal Court culture, as the Central Asian origins of the dynasty were largely overshadowed by Persian art, architecture, language and literature. Subsequently, in a very short time thereafter, Humayun was able to expand the Empire further, leaving a substantial legacy for his son, Akbar the Great.
On February 22, 1556, only six months after his victorious return to India Humayun caught his foot in his robe as he descended some stairs and fell, hitting his temple on a rugged stone edge. He died three days later, and was succeeded by the 13 year old Akbar.
A pyre burns at a cremation ground on the banks of river Ganges in the northern Indian city of Varanasi December 15, 2007. Hindus believe that dying in Varanasi and having their remains scattered in the Ganges allows their soul to escape a cycle of death and rebirth, attaining "moksha" or salvation. REUTERS/Arko Datta (INDIA)
Outside India Mill in Darwen, there is an old printing machine originally used in the mill. (I know - I visited there in the early 70s!) This is part of the foam on one of the rollers which has been affected by the elements and time.
Colours used for make up in Kathakali,an art form in Kerala.
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Jaipur, India. With a population of 3.7 million (2018), is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Is also known as the Pink City and is located 280 km (174 miles) from New Delhi. The city forms a part of the west Golden Triangle tourist circuit. Jaipur is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Jantar Mantar and the Amer Fort.
Jaipur, Índia. Com uma população de 3,7 milhões (2018), é a capital e maior cidade do estado indiano de Rajastão. Também é conhecida como a Cidade Rosa e está localizada a 280 km (174 milhas) de Nova Deli. A cidade faz parte do circuito turístico do Triângulo Dourado. Jaipur é o lar de dois locais classificados como Patrimônio Mundial da UNESCO: o Jantar Mantar e o Forte de Amber.
India Fest 2010 in Norfolk, Virginia
Shot with Canon 5D Mark ii with 70-200mm f/2.8L
Aperture: f/2.8
Shutter: 1/160
ISO: 800
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