Shahid Minar - A symbol of Bengali nationalism, this monument was built to commemorate the martyrs of the historic Language movement of 1952. Thousands of people with floral wreaths and bouquet gather on 21 February every year to pay respect in a solemn atmosphere. In 1999 UNESCO declared 21st February - the Language Movement Day as the International Mother Language Day. The monument, Central Shaheed Minar (Dhaka, Bangladesh), reminds of the heroic sons of the nation who sacrificed their lives to establish Bangla (Bengali) as one of the main state languages.

Dhaka (Bangla: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka])— (Dacca) is the capital city of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ [ˈbaŋlad̪eʃ] Bangladesh). Dhaka, located on the banks of the Buriganga River is a megacity with a population of over 12 million. Dhaka is known as the City of Mosques and renowned for producing the world's finest muslin. it is a center for culture, education and business.
Shahid Minar - A symbol of Bengali nationalism, this monument was built to commemorate the martyrs of the historic Language movement of 1952. Thousands of people with floral wreaths and bouquet gather on 21 February every year to pay respect in a solemn atmosphere. In 1999 UNESCO declared 21st February - the Language Movement Day as the International Mother Language Day. The monument, Central Shaheed Minar (Dhaka, Bangladesh), reminds of the heroic sons of the nation who sacrificed their lives to establish Bangla (Bengali) as one of the main state languages.

Dhaka (Bangla: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka])— (Dacca) is the capital city of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ [ˈbaŋlad̪eʃ] Bangladesh). Dhaka, located on the banks of the Buriganga River is a megacity with a population of over 12 million. Dhaka is known as the City of Mosques and renowned for producing the world's finest muslin. it is a center for culture, education and business.
Shahid Minar - A symbol of Bengali nationalism, this monument was built to commemorate the martyrs of the historic Language movement of 1952. Thousands of people with floral wreaths and bouquet gather on 21 February every year to pay respect in a solemn atmosphere. In 1999 UNESCO declared 21st February - the Language Movement Day as the International Mother Language Day. The monument, Central Shaheed Minar (Dhaka, Bangladesh), reminds of the heroic sons of the nation who sacrificed their lives to establish Bangla (Bengali) as one of the main state languages.

Dhaka (Bangla: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka])— (Dacca) is the capital city of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ [ˈbaŋlad̪eʃ] Bangladesh). Dhaka, located on the banks of the Buriganga River is a megacity with a population of over 12 million. Dhaka is known as the City of Mosques and renowned for producing the world's finest muslin. it is a center for culture, education and business.
Panoramic image shot at Lahore Fort. The Lahore Fort, locally referred to as Shahi Qila (Urdu: شاهی قلعہ ) is the citadel of the city of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is located in the northwestern corner of the Walled City of Lahore in Pakistan. The trapezoidal composition is spread over 20 hectares. Origins of the fort go as far back as antiquity, however, the existing base structure was built during the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar (1556-1605), and was regularly upgraded by subsequent rulers,having thirteen gates in all. Thus the fort manifests the rich traditions of the entire Mughal architecture.

The fort is clearly divided into two sections: first the administrative section, which is well connected with main entrances, and comprises larger garden areas and Diwan-e-Aam for royal audiences. The second - a private and concealed residential section - is divided into courts in the northern part, accessible through 'elephant gate'. Some of the famous sites inside the fort include: Sheesh Mahal, Alamgiri Gate, Naulakha pavilion, and Moti Masjid. In 1981, the fort was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Rajabai Tower, Mumbai. The University of Mumbai's most famous landmark. Standing 260 ft tall and endowed with amazing sculptures, it was financed by Cotton entrepreneur and banker Premchand Roychand in the late 19th century.
Queen's Road, Bombay. One of Mumbai's prominent promenades in the 19th Century, Queen's Road was also its most picturesque. Its broad tree-lined avenues would have been a sight to experience.
Here comes the train! One of the earliest undated pictures taken of the city's rail system depicts Bombay's commuters doing exactly the same thing in the 19th century as they do in the 21st - waiting eagerly for next train!
An evening walk down Marine Drive 

This undated picture of Marine Drive shows a Parsi family taking an evening walk down the promenade in the backdrop of Rajabai Tower, the most imposing symbol of Mumbai University.
Babulnath Temple featured here in a picture taken in early 20th century with the Marine Drive in the background.

Another temple - Mumbadevi Temple is how the city got its name. The exquisite Mumbadevi (Goddess Mumba) Temple is a few kilometres away.
An evening walk down Marine Drive

This undated picture of Marine Drive shows a Parsi family taking an evening walk down the promenade in the backdrop of Rajabai Tower, the most imposing symbol of Mumbai University.
An evening walk down Marine Drive 

This undated picture of Marine Drive shows a Parsi family taking an evening walk down the promenade in the backdrop of Rajabai Tower, the most imposing symbol of Mumbai University.
An evening walk down Marine Drive

This undated picture of Marine Drive shows a Parsi family taking an evening walk down the promenade in the backdrop of Rajabai Tower, the most imposing symbol of Mumbai University.
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