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Man Singh Observatory [OC]
A 18th century astronomical rooftop observatory tucked in the bylanes of the old city of Varanasi, India
Chaukhandi Stupa [OC]
Originally built in 7th/8th century and fortified later, it lies near the Indian city of Varanasi. An important Buddhist site.
Chaukhandi Stupa, Varanasi, India
Originally dating back to 8th century, it was fortified later in 15th century. This is the place where Buddha first met his original five disciples.
Tracks in the middle of a forest
Taken from inside a running train. The last coach of the train was Vistadome as in having giant panoramic glass windows, making views effortless.
Mosque at Old Fort, Delhi [OC]
Part of a larger fort structure, these date originally to 16th century
Jantar Mantar, Delhi [OC]
One of the five astronomical observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh in 18th century. Four survive in the modern era.
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A terminal station lying in a coal mining town; the station was the one good thing about it (Chirimiri, India).
Itmad Ud Daula, Agra [OC]
Agra, home to the Taj Mahal, also plays hosts to various other old monuments. This is one such structure.
A tramway steam engine
This ran on a Narrow gauge line transporting goods. Installed to mark the centenary of the rail station.
An abandoned Indian Railways coach
It is a 1994 made coach, left to rot away now. Standing outside the central Indian city of Bhopal [rail station]




