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Then, we head to the Hyderabad metropolis with its Indo-Muslim tombs, mosques and forts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our journey concludes at Karnataka&#8217;s biggest highlight, the Hampi ruins amongst picturesque sun-killed boulders, which harkens into the heyday of Vijayanagar, one of the greatest Hindu kingdoms in history.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spanning over eight Indian states, the vast Deccan Plateau is home to some of the country&#8217;s best historical gems. Start in Aurangabad where you can marvel at the great Maharashtra cave temples with sculptures and frescoes carved into the hills and known to hold over 2,000 years of history. 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