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Murree,

Pakistan

1910

 
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Dak Bungalow, Dungagully

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Mail stops, popularly called "Dak bungalows" served as mail delivery and pickup points

In the early days of the Raj, mail was transported by relays of people who either traveled on foot or on animals like horses. Later, bicycles were also used by the postmen to deliver mail. Dak bungalows were places where the postmen and - more importantly - their horses took a break. The first Dak (mail
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