Kos Minar's (Mile Stones) like these were laid down by Sher Shah Suri (in the 16th Cent) on the 2500 km long Grand Trunk Road which ran between Chittagong and Kabul. The Grand Trunk Road is one of the longest and oldest roads in Asia.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Friday, February 21, 2014
Picture of the Week #71 - Baradari at Jhansi's Fort, Jhansi (Mid 19th Cent AD)
This Baradari was constructed by Raja Gangadhar Rao, the husband of Rani of Jhansi (Lakshmibai), inside the fort of Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Friday, February 14, 2014
Picture of the Week #70 - San Thome Basilica, Chennai, India (Const 16th Cent)
Only three churches in the world have been built over the tomb of an apostle (disciple) of Jesus Christ - Santiago de Compostella (St James, Spain), St Peters Baslica (Rome) and St Thomas Basilica (Chennai)
Picture © Rohan A Singh
