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International Dignitaries

Uncovering the History

Explore the journey towards the world of archaeology as we make our way through ancient civilizations and breakthrough discoveries to cultural heritage preservation.

Mario Soares, President of Portugal -(1992)

President Soares was taken around the Churches of Old Goa by KK Muhammad. This visit underlined the historical links between Portugal and India's colonial past.

Pervez Musharraf, President of Pakistan (2001)

KK Muhammad showed Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf around the Taj Mahal in Agra. This visit underlined the shared cultural appreciation between India and Pakistan.

Zhu Rongji, Premier of China (2002)

Premier Zhu Rongji of China was taken around the Taj Mahal by KK Muhammad, a gesture reflective of the importance of cultural diplomacy between India and China.

Jean-Pierre Raffarin, Prime Minister of France (2002)

Prime Minister Shinawatra visited the Taj under the guidance of KK Muhammad, showcasing historical and cultural relations between India and Thailand.

Horst Köhler, President of Germany (2010)

The visit of Prime Minister Raffarin to the Taj Mahal with KK Muhammad showed its global importance as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Horst Köhler, President of Germany, (2010)

President Köhler was taken to Humayun's Tomb in Delhi by KK Muhammad, thus showing the continued interest taken by the world in India's architectural remains.

Barack Obama, President of USA, (2010)

The visit of President Obama to Humayun's Tomb with KK Muhammad is a special moment in the world's most influential leaders' exposure to sites of India.