Rajasthan
Destinations
Ajmer :
Train
:Ajmer is on the Delhi-Jaipur-Marwar-Ahmedabad-Mumbai line and
most trains stops at Ajmer.
South west of Jaipur, Ajmer is an
oasis wrapped in the green hills. The city was founded by Raja
Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century A.D. and continued 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. Today, Ajmer is a popular
pilgrimage centre for the Hindus as well as Muslims.
Especially famous is the Dargah Sharif-tomb of the Sufi saint
Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, which is equally revered by the
Hindus and Muslims. It is a centre of culture and education,
the British chose Ajmer for its prestigious Mayo College a
school exclusively for Indian nobility. Ajmer is also the base
for visiting Pushkar (11 km.), 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.
Places to visit
Nasiyab (Red) Temple :
The red temple is a Digambar Jain temple which has a double-
storey hall adjacent to the main temple. The hall displays a
series of large gold plated wooden figures depicting legends
from Jain mythology. The entire hall is richly adorned by
glass mosaic, precious stones, gold and silver work. The place
is also popularly called Soni Ji Ki Nasiyan.
Taragarh Fort :
The giant fort stands guarding the city. It has six gates. The
fort also has Miran Saheb ki Dargha who was the governor of
the fort and laid down his life in an encounter. It
gives a panoramic view of the city situated in Nagpahari of
Aravalli ranges, this fort has immense archaeological and
historical importance.
Adhai - Din Ka - Jhonpra :
This is a masterpiece of Indo -
Islamic architecture. As legend goes its was constructed in
two and a-half days (Adhi-Din). It is a relic of an old mosque
consisting of a quadrangle with a front screen wall of seven
pointed arches. The distinct pillars and arched screen with
its ruined minarets make it a splendid architectural
masterpiece
Ana Sagar :
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 favourite outing spot.
courtesy - rtdc
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