Located at a 130-kilometer drive from Jaipur, Ajmer is a sacred pilgrimage for both Hindus as well as Muslims. A busy Rajasthan urban center Ajmer is famous for Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti's Dargah.
Ajmer was established by Raja Ajaipal on the banks of Ana Sagar, a 12th century water body that came into existence when a dam was constructed over River Luni.
Ajmer is considered to be the gateway to Pushkar - another Rajasthan pilgrimage that is also famous for its annual fair in Ajmer Tours.
Ajanta Tours and A Unesco World Heritage Site, the Ajanta Caves are categorized as Viharas and Chaityas. Essentially meditation havens for Buddhist monks these caves exude peace in Ajmer Tours.
History
The history of Ajanta can be traced back to c.200 B.C. to 650 A.D.
Tours to Ajmer Rajasthan and Explore the Ajanta caves that were carved by Buddhist monks, who retired into these fascinating sanctuaries and gave vent to their creative prowess in the form of sculpted walls, pillars and cave halls. The vibrant paintings that we see etched on the walls of Ajanta caves were painted with colors made of organic and natural substances.
The rock cut caves at Ajanta were carved during two distinct phases in history, the Hinayana Phase and the Mahayana Phase in Ajmer Tours.
Ajmer-e-Sharief Dargah - At the foot of a barren hill, is situated India s most important pilgrimage center for people from all faiths. It is the splendid tomb of the Sufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti more popularly known as Khawaja Saheb or Khawaja Sharif. The shrine is next only to Mecca or Median for the Muslims of South Asia. Emperor Akbar used to make a pilgrimage to this Dargah from Agra once a year in the Tours to Ajmer Rajasthan
Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpara - One of the finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture, this mosque was a Sanskrit college in the 12th century. In 1193 AD Mohammad Ghori destroyed the college and a mosque was built in its place. The mosque is built on pillars and surprisingly no two pillars are alike. The archways are finely engraved with Kufi and Jughra inscriptions from the Holy Quran (also spelt as Koran).
Nasiyan (Jain Temple) - This red coloured Jain temple was built in the late 19th century. The wooden gilt in the double storeyed hall depicts scenes from the Jain mythology. The beauty of this temple is widely acclaimed.
MUSEUMS
Govt. Museum - The Royal palace of Akbar was converted into a museum and today it houses a rich collection of Mughal and Rajput armoury. Some of the fine and delicate sculptures of the region have been displayed here. The building itself has been constructed of red sandstone, which have been laid down in a square pattern giving it a fabulous look.
LAKES
Ana Sagar Lake - This lake was built by Anaji during 1135-1150 AD. Later the Mughal Emperors made additional constructions to beautify the lake. The 'Baradari', a marble pavilion was built by Shah Jahan and the Daulat Bagh Gardens were laid by Jehangir. This lake is located towards the north of Ajmer city in Tours to Ajmer Rajasthan.
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