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India's 'Mini Taj' Unveiled After Five-Year Refit

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Humayun's Tomb is pictured prior to the inauguration ceremony in New Delhi on September 18, 2013. 
INDIA---One of New Delhi's most famous monuments, a mausoleum that inspired the Taj Mahal, will be officially unveiled Wednesday after a five-year refit that has seen it restored to its original form. Humayan's Tomb, completed in 1570 by the Islamic Mughal dynasty that ruled most of northern India for more than three centuries, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the biggest draws for visitors to the Indian capital. About 1,500 craftsmen have worked on the tomb and its onion-shaped white dome since 2008, restoring it to its 16th-century glory in a project funded largely by the Aga Khan Trust. [link]
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Ernest Disney-Britton said…
India's ties to Islam, and the intersections of Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism are daunting for those of us who want to see religious practice in pure black & white frames. However, the richness of the monuments and celebrations would likely not be possible if were not for their complex histories.
Mon Sep 23, 12:42:00 PM EDT
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