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Ajmer located in
the green oasis wrapped in the barren hills has been a
witness to an interesting past. The city was founded by Raja
Ajai Pal Chauhan in the 7th century A.D. and continued to be
a major centre of Chauhan power. When Prithviraj Chauhan
lost it to Mohammed Ghauri leaving behind indelible marks of
their culture and traditions on the cities history,
converting it to an amalgam of various cultures and a blend
of Hinduism and Islam. The city was founded by Raja Ajay Pal
Chauhan in the 7th Century A.D. and continuous to be a major
centre of the Chauhan power till 1193 A.D. When Prithviraj
Chauhan lost it to Mohammed Ghauri. Since then, Ajmer
became home to many dynasties.
Places to See in
Ajmer:
Durgah in Ajmer
(Khwaja Sahib)
It is the landmark of Ajmer and one of the
holiest of Muslim shrines in the country. It has a secular
appeal and revered by people of all sect. Khwaja Moin-ud-din
Chisti, a Sufi saint from Persia made this place his abode
from 1192 till he died in 1236 AD.
Ana Sagar Lake:
It is an artificial lake named after Anaji Chauhan. The
catchments were built with the help of local populace. The
'Baradari' pavilions was built by Shah Jahan, to facilitate
his long stays in Ajmer. The Baradari and the
adjoining parks are the lungs of city and favorite outing
spot.
Fair & Fastival in
Ajmer:
Urs Fastival:
People from far-flung places congregate at the shrine during
Urs Festival in Ajmer Rajasthan. Urs in Ajmer
is celebrated at the tomb of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin
Chisti. This festival is celebrated in the memory of Khwaja
Moinuddin Chisti. The festival is celebrated with great
enthusiasm and gaiety. Tour to Ajmer during Urs festival is
truly a memorable affair.
Pushkar Fair:
Pushkar, the quiet little town of eastern Rajasthan, is
located 13 km from Ajmer, on the edge of a small and
beautiful lake. Pushkar is a city of 400 temples and 52
bathing ghats. Pushkar prides itself on being the site of
the only temple of the Hindu God of Creation, Brahma. Every
November, the sleepy little township of Pushkar in
Rajasthan, India comes alive with a riot of colors and a
frenzied burst of activity. The occasion PUSHKAR FAIR.
Very few, if at all any, fairs in the world can match the
liveliness of Pushkar. Most people associate the Pushkar
Fair with the world's largest camel fair.
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