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The attractive town of
Ajmer
Rajasthan is enclosed by hills and is located on the banks of
Anna Sagar Lake gorgeous natural surroundings. Ajmer is
an important center of Hindu and Muslim pilgrimage. It is also known for
the Dargah of Garib Nawaz, Ajmer is a popular tour destination that
showcases the glorious Rajasthan culture. Earliest records signify that
in the year 1193 Gajni Muhammed Ghori took ownership of Ajmer by
defeating Prithiviraj Chahuan. Many a battles were fought in Ajmer
between Mughals and Rajputs. Ajmer at one point of time was under the
custody of Akbar the great. Akbar built a fort in 1556. Memorials of
Shah Jahan can also be seen at the fort. Ajmer is that both the Hindus
and Muslims believe Ajmer to be an important place of pilgrimage. There
is a trendy Muslim faith that seven trips to Ajmer is equivalent of one
trip to Mecca.
Ajmer Rajasthan is an admired pilgrimage centre for Hindus as well as
Muslims. It is also famous is the Dargah Shareif or tomb of the Sufi
saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, which is similarly admired by both
Hindus and Muslims. The best time to Ajmer tours is during the festival
of
Uras. There is vast rush for the
holy "Tararukh" or Prasad. Mughal emperor Shah Jahan too built a mosque
in 1650, which is known as the Juma mosque and is famous for its 11
stoop shaped arches, which are made of marble. For nature lovers, the
brilliantly landscaped Daulatbag gardens on the banks of a shining lake
make for a truly ethereal display especially during sunrise and sunset.
Ajmer Tour would surely be the one to memorize.
Most Popular Places In Ajmer
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Ajmer-e-Sharief
The Dargah Sharif, located at the foot of a barren hill, is the place where the Khawaja Moin-ud-din Chistis'
mortal remains lie buried.
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Ana
Sagar Lake
The beautiful artificial Anasagar Lake, located to the north of the Ajmer city, was made in 12th century by building a dam across the river Luni, named after the then ruler Anaji Chauhan. This lake was built by Anaji
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Urs Ajmer Sharif
Held according to the lunar calendar, in memory of the saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, helper of the poor, Urs Ajmer Sharif - celebrated at Ajmer - is one of the biggest
Muslim fairs in India.
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Brahma
Temple
The Brahma temple is an important pilgrim centre for the Hindus. It is nestled in the Pushkar valley which lies beyond Nagaparvat and the Anasagar
lake. |
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