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 Vacation Tour to Ajmer

Situated in the heart of the desert of Rajasthan, Ajmer is a blend of Suficulture and Hindu religion. Ajmer has always been a coveted and strategicplace for the Rajputs, the Mughals and the Marathas. Ajmer was the seat ofadministration for the Chauhans till Prithviraj was defeated in 1193 AD byMohammad Ghauri. It then became a part of the Delhi Sultanate.

Situated in the heart of the desert of Rajasthan, Ajmer is a blend of Suficulture and Hindu religion. Ajmer has always been a coveted and strategicplace for the Rajputs, the Mughals and the Marathas. Ajmer was the seat ofadministration for the Chauhans till Prithviraj was defeated in 1193 AD byMohammad Ghauri. It then became a part of the Delhi Sultanate.
 

Tourist Attractions of Ajmer India:

» Ajmer-e-Sharief Dargah - Atthe foot of a barren hill, is situated India’s most importantpilgrimage center for people from all faiths. It is the splendid tomb of theSufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti more popularly known as Khawaja Saheb orKhawaja Sharif. The shrine is next only to Mecca or Median for the Muslimsof South Asia. Emperor Akbar used to make a pilgrimage to this Dargah fromAgra once a year.

» Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpara - Oneof the finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture, this mosque was aSanskrit college in the 12th century. In 1193 AD Mohammad Ghori destroyedthe college and a mosque was built in its place. The mosque is built onpillars and surprisingly no two pillars are alike. The archways are finelyengraved with Kufi and Jughra inscriptions from the Holy Quran (also speltas Koran).

» Nasiyan (Jain Temple)- This red coloured Jain temple was built in the late 19th century. Thewooden gilt in the double storeyed hall depicts scenes from the Jainmythology. The beauty of this temple is widely acclaimed

» Govt. Museum - The Royalpalace of Akbar was converted into a museum and today it houses a richcollection of Mughal and Rajput armoury. Some of the fine and delicatesculptures of the region have been displayed here. The building itself hasbeen constructed of red sandstone, which have been laid down in a squarepattern giving it a fabulous look

» Ana Sagar Lake - Thislake was built by Anaji during 1135-1150 AD. Later the Mughal Emperors madeadditional constructions to beautify the lake. The 'Baradari', a marblepavilion was built by Shah Jahan and the Daulat Bagh Gardens were laid byJehangir. This lake is located towards the north of Ajmer city

» Taragarh Fort - Builtin the 7th century by Ajaipal Chauhan, the fort gives a bird's eye view ofthe city. Taragarh Fort or the 'Star fort' is situated on a hill and toreach there, one has to take winding bridle path.