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The Pipes and Drums of the Madras Regiment perform during the Yudh Abhyas 2016 closing ceremony on 27 September 2016, at Chaubattia Military Station, India. The Madras Regiment is one of the oldest regiments in the Indian Army whose establishment dates to 1758. The insignia of the Madras Regiment, visible in this photograph, consists of a pair of crossed swords behind a circular shield surmounted by an Assaye Elephant above a scroll reading “Madras Regiment.” The Assaye Elephant crest is in recognition of the regiment’s valor in the Battle of Assaye (1803). In addition, the distinctive black pom-pom worn by the regiment is visible on the turbans of the band members. Yudh Abhyas, Hindi for “training for war,” is a bilateral training exercise geared toward enhancing cooperation and coordination between the US and Indian armies through training and cultural exchanges. Photo courtesy of the US Army/ Staff Sgt. Samuel Northrup.

The Pipes and Drums of the Madras Regiment perform during the Yudh Abhyas 2016 closing ceremony on 27 September 2016, at Chaubattia Military Station, India. The Madras Regiment is one of the oldest regiments in the Indian Army whose establishment dates to 1758. The insignia of the Madras Regiment, visible in this photograph, consists of a pair of crossed swords behind a circular shield surmounted by an Assaye Elephant above a scroll reading “Madras Regiment.” The Assaye Elephant crest is in recognition of the regiment’s valor in the Battle of Assaye (1803). In addition, the distinctive black pom-pom worn by the regiment is visible on the turbans of the band members. Yudh Abhyas, Hindi for “training for war,” is a bilateral training exercise geared toward enhancing cooperation and coordination between the US and Indian armies through training and cultural exchanges. Photo courtesy of the US Army/ Staff Sgt. Samuel Northrup.

Varanasi, located on the west bank of the River Ganges in the state of Uttar Pradesh, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and is often referred to as the religious capital of India. Pilgrims journey to Varanasi to cleanse their spirits in the river.

Varanasi, located on the west bank of the River Ganges in the state of Uttar Pradesh, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and is often referred to as the religious capital of India. Pilgrims journey to Varanasi to cleanse their spirits in the river.

This mound-like structure called the Dhamek Stupa is 143 feet high and 92 feet wide. Located in Sarnath, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, it is believed to be the location of Buddha's first sermon to his five disciples after attaining enlightenment.

This mound-like structure called the Dhamek Stupa is 143 feet high and 92 feet wide. Located in Sarnath, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, it is believed to be the location of Buddha's first sermon to his five disciples after attaining enlightenment.

The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan between 1632 and 1653 to honor the memory of his favorite wife. Located 125 miles from New Delhi in Agra, it took nearly 22 years, 22,000 workers, and 1,000 elephants to complete the white marble mausoleum.

The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan between 1632 and 1653 to honor the memory of his favorite wife. Located 125 miles from New Delhi in Agra, it took nearly 22 years, 22,000 workers, and 1,000 elephants to complete the white marble mausoleum.

Elaborate latticework on the grounds of Humayun's Tomb.

Elaborate latticework on the grounds of Humayun's Tomb.

Complex carvings on the grounds of Humayun's Tomb.

Complex carvings on the grounds of Humayun's Tomb.

A view of the Humayun Tomb complex in Nizamuddin East, Delhi.

A view of the Humayun Tomb complex in Nizamuddin East, Delhi.

Part of the Humayun Tomb complex in Nizamuddin East, Delhi.

Part of the Humayun Tomb complex in Nizamuddin East, Delhi.

Carved pillar at the Qutab complex, Delhi.

Carved pillar at the Qutab complex, Delhi.

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