Received an email from seven cities group number 7:
Dear 7 Cities Group,
Haji Begum, wife of Jannat-i-Ashiyani, is proud to invite you to the eighth presentation of the Fall 2010 tours. On November 24, 2010 she and her entourage will be exploring the Sixth City of Delhi, part two: Humayun's Tomb and Garden. They invite you to explore Isa Khan's Tomb, the Arab Serai, the Afsarwala Tomb and Mosque and Humayun's Tomb and Garden.
HUMAYUN’S TOMB
Inspired by love. Inspiration for the Taj Mahal
One of India’s 23 World Heritage Sites
Built 1562-1571. Cost over $30 million in today’s currency
Commissioned by a wife for her husband. Financed by a son for his father
Became a “dormitory” for Mughals (over 156 graves on site). They ruled in India from 1526-1858
when India was the richest country in the world - 30% of global GD
As usual lot´s of constructions at this monument. There are lot´s of different ways to take heavy materials up on a higher level!!!
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