| Ajmer was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan
and it is situated in the green oasis wrapped in the barren
hills.Ajmer used to be a major center of the Chauhan power
till 1193 A.D. when the Ruler Prithviraj Chauhan lost it to
Mohammed Ghauri. After Prithwiraj Chauhan Ajmer witnessed
dynasties, which came and left leaving behind indelible marks
of their culture and traditions on the city’s history,
converting it to an amalgam of various cultures and blend
of Hinduism and Islam.
Today, Ajmer is one of the most significant pilgrimate destination
equally important for Hindus as well as Muslims. Especially
famous is the Dargah Sharif-tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja
Moinuddin Chisti.
Ajmer is very close to Pushkar (11 kms) which is significant
for the famous fair held normally in the month of October/November.
Pushkar, the abode of Lord Brahma, lying to its west with
a temple and a picturesque lake. The Pushkar lake is a sacred
spot for Hindus. During the month of Kartik (Oct./Nov.) ,devotes
throng in large numbers here to take a dip in the sacred lake
Transportation
Air : Nearest Airport Jaipur is Jaipur
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Rail: Ajmer is connected by rail to Delhi,
Agra, Ahmedabad, Barmer, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur,
Mount Abu and to Bombay .
Road: Ajmer is well connected by road with
Agra, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Bundi, Chittaurgarh, Delhi, Jaipur,
Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Kota, and Udaipur.
What to see
Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra, Ana Sagar Lake, Circuit House, Dargah
of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, Soniji ka Nasiyan, Mayo College,
Swami Dayanand Saraswati Smarak, Taragarh Fort and the Museum.
Pushkar 11 kms, Foy Sagar Lake 12 kms and Kishangarh 27 kms.
Excursions
Bhand Sagar Temple 5 km, Camel Breeding Farm 10 km, Devi Kund
8 km, Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary 32 kms, Deshnok's Karniji
Temple 33 kms.
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