Anand Mahindra recently expressed amazement over Uttar Pradesh's Rampur Raza Library. Established in 1774, the library houses over 30,000 rare manuscripts and numerous books. Mahindra highlighted its significance, making Rampur a must-see destination, and sparked enthusiasm among the internet community.
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