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Amar Jawan Jyoti - Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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AMAR JAWAN JYOTI Following the Bangladesh Liberation War A small Simple Black Marble Plinth with an Upturned Rifle Capped with a war helmet and surrounded by four eternal flame (CNG is used to keep the flame burning)  is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Built under India Gate This eternal flame was inaugurated in 1972 to commemorate the Indian Soldiers who laid down their lives for the service of their motherland.     India: A History, available in paperback, is a book which describes the country of India, in all its richness and glory, from times immemorial. Right from the first Harappan Civilization in the ancient times to the present day activities, this book is an attempt to paint a big picture of India to its readers. In this book, the author speaks about the distinct features of India. This country possesses so much continuity and diversity, that it's called a subcontinent. He describes how in spite of a common culture running through the blood o...