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Ajmer, formerly known as Ajmere or Ajaymeru is a city in Ajmer district of Rajasthan. The city was founded by the rulers of the Chauhan dynasty who ruled it for several decades, with Prithviraj Chauhan being one of its most illustrious rulers.
At a distance of 135 km from the capital city of Jaipur, Ajmer is surrounded by the Aravalli range and is located at the slopes of the Taragarh hill. The city is guarded by the mammoth Taragarh Fort which is one of the country’s oldest hill forts, and is at the summit of the Taragarh hill providing a breathtaking view of the city below.
Ajmer is famous for the Dargah Sharif of the great Sufi Saint Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti. Located at the foot of the Taragarh hill, the site is visited by thousands of devotees from all religions and sects who come here to offer their prayers. Especially during the festival of Urs, believers from all around the globe throng the holy site with the hope of getting their wishes fulfilled by offering prayers to the Saint.
The Anasagar is a beautiful artificial lake located at the north of the city. The Bardani pavilions which surround the lake and the adjoining parks add to the beauty of the location and are popular for outings and picnics. The Ajmer Museum, which was once the residence of the Mughal Emperor
Akbar, has a range of unique sculptures and armour of the Mughal and the
Rajput dynasties preserved here for visitors to see.
The city has several other attractions like Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra, which is the remains of an old mosque and is a unique example of Indo-Islamic architecture, the Nasiyan (Red) Temple which is a well known Jain temple, the Nimbark Peeth, Nareli Jain temple, among many others.
The city of Ajmer has been the hot seat for culture and education from ages. The British established the prestigious Mayo College, an institute set up exclusively for the erstwhile Indian nobility, which is now considered to be one of the best schools in the country.
Ajmer is also the gateway to the holy city of Pushkar, which is just 11 km away from here. Pushkar is famous for the Lord Brahma temple and the sacred Pushkar Lake, and the town has become a favourite spot for domestic and international tourists.
The best time to visit Ajmer is during the winter season when the weather is pleasant and comfortable for exploring the city.
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Ajmer was founded by King Ajaypal Chauhan and is famous for it’s various sightseeing attractions. Dargah Sharif is the most prominent allure for the devotees. . It is one of the most important places in India for Muslim pilgrims and is situated at the foot of a hill. Tomb of a Sufi saint, Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chishti, who came to Ajmer from Persia in 1192 and died here in 1236, is venerated by both Hindus and Muslims.
Located in the centre of the site, the saint's tomb has a marble dome that is surrounded by a silver platform. In the inner courtyards of the Dargah Sharif is Shah Jahan's Mosque that is made of white marble. Having a height of 41 metres, the mosque has been built in Mughal architectural style.
Another prominent attraction of the destination is the Taragarh Fort that dates back to the 12th century. It was built in the year 1100 AD, by Ajaypal Chauhan, the town's founder. The fort contains Bhim Burj, a crenellation on which the cannon rests.
The sacred city is also home to Adhai-din ka Jhonpra; a mosque supported by 40 pillars. Gold plated wooden figures from Jain mythology are housed in the Nasiyan Temple. The temple has been embellished with glass mosaic, precious stones, gold and silver work.
Located in the valley, surrounded by the Aravalli range, Ana Sagar Lake is an artificial lake created in the 12th century by damming the river Luni. Having marble pavilions at the Daulat Bagh that was created by Emperor Shah Jahan, the lake has a temple of Khobra Behroon on it’s banks.
The Bharatpur Museum;home to old weapons, miniature paintings, ancient rock inscriptions and stone sculptures can also be visited. Daulat Khana served as the Royal Palace of Akbar in 1570. .
Also Pushkar Lake and Savitri Temple can be visited. Located in Pushkar, Brahma Temple is said to be the only temple in the world dedicated to Lord Brahma.
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