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Ajmer Travel Guide
Founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century A.D., Ajmer became a favorite residence of the great Mughal. One of the first contacts between the Moghul and the British occurred in Ajmer when Sir Thomas Roe met with Jahangir here in 1616. The city was subsequently taken by the Scindias and in 1818 it was handed over to the British, becoming one of the few places in Rajasthan controlled directly by British rather than being part of a princely state. Ajmer has a blend of Sufi culture and Hindu religion. Ajmer is a main tourist destination because of its historical and spiritual importance and the neighboring holy village of Pushkar. It is a centre of culture and education. Today, Ajmer is known as a famous pilgrimage city for the Hindus as well as Muslims. The famous Dargah Sharif of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti (Rh.) located at Ajmer is equally visited by the Hindus and Muslims. The city has a number of monuments belonging to the Mughal era. You Must Experience
Urs Fair: The largest Muslim Fair in India, Urs is held in the memory of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti (Rh.), a respected Sufi saint popularly known as Gareeb Nawaz. More than five lakhs devotees gather from all parts of the subcontinent to pay homage to the Khwaja Sahib on his Urs (death anniversary) during the first six days of Rajab (seventh month of the Islamic calendar). Mehfils & Sawflies are held during the Urs.
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Places Of AjmerDargah Sharif: The Dargah of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, located at the end of the main market, is one of most visited pilgrimage center.
Taragarh Fort: Taragarh fort is known as the star fort. The Taragarh Fort was the sight of the military activity during the Mughal period.
Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra: Adhai-din-ka-jhonpra is a masterpiece of Indo-Islamic architecture located just beyond the Dargah. It was basically a Sanskrit college, built within a temple. In 1193 A.D. Mohammed Ghauri overpowered Ajmer and converted the building into a mosque.
Shahjhan's Mosque: The Shah Jahan Mosque located in the inner court of the Dargah is a beautiful example of the Great Mughal architecture.
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Pushkar: An important pilgrim centre of Rajasthan, Pushkar is 11 km from Ajmer. It is among the five Dhams or pilgrimages that are very important for a devout Hindu. There are around 400 temples in Pushkar.