The Mausoleum of Shah Abbas I is the burial place of Abbas I, the Safavid king of Persia. The mausoleum is located in Kashan, Iran. According to the dates on the mihrab of the tomb, the primary structure was built before 12th century. The structure was expanded in the Safavid era. In the southwestern portico, there is a rectangular stone, which originates in Caucasus. Read More
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Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan on Wednesday stated that continuous efforts are being made to secure an early release of Indian crew of 'Stena Impero'. ...
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The US has imposed sanctions on a Chinese state-owned company for allegedly violating the restrictions imposed on the purchase of Iranian oil, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a speech in Florida. ...
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