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Gateway of India

The Gateway of India (thumb) The Gateway of India is the most famous monument in Bombay, and was erected as a triumphal arch in honor of King George V and Queen Mary when they visited India.  It is right across from the well-known Taj hotel, at one end of the so-called Queen's Necklace strip of Bombay's Marine Drive.  The Gateway is generally swarming with [...]

frere hall

View of Frere Hall and the surrounding park (thumb) Photos of Frere Hall in Karachi, Pakistan. This building is a remnant of the British Raj and stands in the middle of a public park coming down from Clifton Bridge towards downtown Karachi, just opposite the Marriott Hotel. These photos are from a room in the top floor of the Marriott. The history of the building itself is a bit murky to [...]

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