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First Look: Sunita Williams Visits Taj Mahal

Darpan News Desk IANS, 24 Apr, 2015 11:51 AM
    Renowned astronaut Sunita Williams, who spent a record 195 days in space, has visited the Taj Mahal with her sister.
     
    Dressed in blue top and white capri, WIlliams visited the historical monument on Thursday. 
     
    She got photographed at the central tank on the very seat where Princess Diana sat. 
     
    Admiring the beauty of Taj Mahal she asked several questions about the white marble mausoleum.
     
    Her guide explained the intricacies of the Taj's exquisite inlay work.

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