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Ajmer History
Historically, Ajmer always had great strategic
importance and was sacked by Mahumud of Ghazni on
one of his periodic forays from Afghanistan. Later
it became a favorite residence of the great Moghula.
One of the first contacts between the Moghula and
the British occurred in Ajmer when Sir Thomas Roe
met with Jahangir here in 1616. The city was
subsequently taken by the Scindias and, in 1818, it
was handed over to the British, becoming one of the
few places in Rajasthan controlled directly by
British rather than being part of a princely state.
Ajmer Fair & Festivals
Urs Ajmer Sharif (According to Lunar Calendar)
Held in the memory of the revered Sufi saint Khawaja
Moinuddin Chishti, it is an occasion for thousands
of believers to congregate at the shrine and offer
their prayers. All of Ajmer seems to take on a
festive air and several programs are organized to
mark the festivals.
How to reach Ajmer
By Air
The nearest airport from Ajmer is Jaipur. Jaipur is
well connected to all the major cities which
includes Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Jodhpur, Udaipur.
Recently, flights to Dubai has also started from
Ajmer by Indian Airlines.
By Road
Rajasthan Roadways run very comfortable deluxe buses
from Jaipur. There are buses from Jaipur to Ajmer
every 15 minutes, some nonstop. The roads are very
good, and it takes around 2 hrs from Jaipur. You can
also come by taxi.
By Train
Ajmer is on the Broad Gauge and hence connected to all
the metro cities of India. There are daily trains
from Delhi in morning (Shatabdhi Exp) and evening
(Intercity Exp).
Getting around
Ajmer is a relatively small town and easy enough to
get around on foot, but there are plenty of auto -
rickshaws and cycles - rickshaws.
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TOURIST PLACES |
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TARAGARH |
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Taragarhor the 'Star Fort' is situated three kilometers
and a steep 1 and a half hour climb beyond the
Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra Mosque. As it is situated on a
height, it commands a spectacular view over the city. It
was built by Ajaipal Chauhan, the town's founder. The
fort was the site of much military activities during
Mughal times and was later used as a sanatorium by the
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SHAHJAHAN MOSQUE
In the corner of the inner court of the Dargah, is a
magnificent building in white marble with a long (30.5m)
and narrow court having low arcade and delicate carvings
with trelliswork it is the most marvelous of all the
sanctums within the sanctuary of the Dargah.
General Tips
- You have to cover your head in certain parts of the
shrine so remember to take a scarf or a cap along with
you .
- Remove your shoes before entering the mosque.
- Beware of the guides hustling for donations around the
Shahjahan's Mosque using standard fake donation books.
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PUSHKAR LAKE |
This lake is situated at the edge of the desert and
surrounded by the hills from three sides. This lake get
apart from Ajmer by the snake mountain range called
locally as ' Nag Parvat'.
According to the legend Pushkar was originated when lord
Bhramha was looking for a peaceful place for 'Yagya'. It
is said that a Lotus flower slipped from his hand and
fell down on this hill, where the Pushkar Lake derived.
Therefore the Bhramha temple situated here, is a famous
pilgrimage for Hindus.
On this mountain, the Panchkund and the cave of the
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NASIYA TEMPLE |
Situated in the center of the town is a beautiful red
Jain temple (Digambar), known as Nasiyan. This temple
was built in 1865 and is also famous by the name Golden
Temple, due to tis amazing and unique display. The main
double storeyed hall is exceptionally beautiful with
gold and silver decorations. Within the temple there is
a splendid display of wooden gilt representations, glass
engravings and paintings describing the Jain faith about
the creation of the world.
General Tips: Remove your shoes before entering the
Temple.
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MAYO COLLAGE |
It is a school that was designed to make British
gentlemen out of Indian princes. Years after its first
student, Maharaja Mangal Singh of Alwar, rode into the
campus on an elephant in 1875, Mayo College in Ajmer
still retains the quality to attract the crème de la
crème of India. Today however, the school is not looking
for princes to turn into Englishmen. It seeks to impart
excellence in academics as well as sports to boys with
potential.
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MAN MAHAL |
Along the banks of the Pushkar Lake is the former
residence of Raja Man Singh of Amer, Man Mahal.
Presently it is converted to RTDC Sarover Tourist
Bungalow ensuring convenient accommodation to
travellers. Pushkar palace ( Kishangarh House) adjoining
it is a heritage hotel.
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DARGARH SHARIFF |
Situated at the foot of a hill and in the old part of
town, this is one of the most important places in india
for muslim pilgrims. The Dargah is the tomb of a Suffi
saint, Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chishti, who came to Ajmer
from Persia in 1192 and died here in 1236. Construction
of this shrine was completed by Humayun and the gate was
added by the Nizam of Hyderabad. Akhbar used to make the
pilgrimage to the Dargah from Agra once a year.
As you enter the courtyard, the mosque, constructed by
Akhbar, is on the right. The enormous cauldrons are for
offerings that are customarily shared by families
involved in the shrine's upkeep. In the inner court
there is another mosque built by Shah Jahan. Constructed
of white marble, it has 11 arches and a Persian
inscription running the full length of the building.
The saint's tomb is in the center of the second court.
It has a marble dome and actual tomb inside is
surrounded by a silver platform. The horse shoes nail to
the shrine doors are offerings from successful horse
dealers.
This shrine is a hive of activity and you can really get
a sense of how deeply significant it is to the Muslim
people. The tomb attracts tens of thousands of pilgrims
every year on the anniversary of the Saint's death
The Urs.
General Tips:
You have to cover your head in certain parts of the
shrine so remember to take a scarf or a cap along with
you . Remove your shoes before entering the mosque.
Beware of the guides hustling for donations around the
Dargah using standard fake donation books. |
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ANA SAGAR |
This artificial lake was created by damming the river
Luni.On its bank are the fine parks, the Dault Bagh and
Subhash Bagh, with a series of marble pavilions that
were erected in 1637 by Emperor Shah Jahan. There is an
island in the center of the lake which is accessible by
boats or water scooter. Boats and water scooters could
be hired from the east side of the Dault Bagh. It is a
famous place for evening stroll.
Time : 10 AM - 4:30 PM (Saturday-Thursday).
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AKBAR PALACE |
Back in the city, near the railway station, this fort
was built by Akbar in 1570 and today houses the Ajmer
Museum. Exhibits in limited collection of this museum
include old weapons , miniature paintings, ancient rock
inscriptions and stone sculptures that date back to the
8 th century AD.
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