India's Zafar Mahal Mughal palace stood for hundreds of years before vandals smashed monument

An act of vandalism at an 18th century monument built by the once powerful Mughal empire has sparked anger in India, with historians urging authorities to provide better protection for the country’s vast cultural heritage.

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