A sacred medieval town and the famous Muslim pilgrimage center of India, Ajmer was founded by Raja Ajaypal Chauhan in the early 7th century AD. Ajmer is famous for housing the Dargah-e-Sharif (tomb) of Khawaja Moin-ud-din Chisti, a revered Sufi saint of the 12th century AD. Ajmer also has a number of other exciting tourist attractions like the Taragarh Fort, Anasagar Lake, Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra, and many more places of interest.
Things to See in Ajmer
Dargah-e-Sharif Ajmer: Located at the foot of a barren hill, the Dargah-e- Sharif is the place where the Khawaja Moin-ud-din Chisti's mortal remains lie buried. The Dargah has a beautiful marble dome and a courtyard, surrounded by a silver platform. It's believed that the tomb is a place of wish fulfillment for those who pray with devout and pure hearts. People of all religious faiths visit the Dargah and make offerings of rose and jasmine flowers to seek the blessings of the Khawaja. The famous annual 'Urs' festival is a major tourist attraction of Ajmer when millions of devotees from around the world visit the Dargah to pay their homage and seek blessing of Khawaja.
Taragarh Fort: The 7th century Taragarh Fort (Star Fort) was built by Ajaipal Chauhan, the founder of the city of Ajmer. Perched on a high hill, the fort offers a breathtaking view of Ajmer city.
Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra: The Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra is a small and beautiful mosque, situated on the outskirts of Ajmer. Built by Alauddin Khilji, a Delhi Sultant king, it's one of the finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture. The mosque is built on pillars and surprisingly no two pillars are alike. Its archways and the pillars are finely engraved with Kufi and Jughra inscriptions from the holy Quran.
Ana Sagar Lake: A beautiful artificial lake, Ana Sagar Lake was built by Anaji between 1135-1150 AD. Later the Mughal Emperors made additional constructions to beautify the Lake. While the Baradari, a beautiful marble pavilion, was built by Shah Jehan, Jehangir added the Daulat Bagh Gardens.
Other not to be missed tourist attractions in Ajmer include Circuit House, Mayo College, Daulat Khana, Daulat Bagh, Akabr's Palace, Shah Jehan Mosque and the Museum. Situated in the heart of Ajmer, the 19th century Nasiyan Jain Temple is also worth paying a visit.
Things to Do in Jaipur
On tours to Ajmer, you can enjoy excursions to a number of exciting tourist attractions nearby. Visit Pushkar (12 km), famous for Pushkar Lake and the Brahma temple; Foy Sagar (5 km), a picturesque artificial lake and a famous picnic spot; and Kishan Garh (27 km) famous for miniature paintings. You can also enjoy shopping for silver jewelry and other colorful items of the region.
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