Sacked by Mohammed of Ghori on one of his periodic forays from Afghanistan, and later patronized by the great Mughals, Ajmer used to be a strategically important city in the days of yore. Located in the heart of Rajasthan, this historical city is surrounded by the majestic Aravali Hill Range. Founded in late 7th century by the Chauhan clan of the Rajputs, Ajmer is also famous as the abode of Prithviraj Chauhan, one of the most romanticized Rajputana rulers of all time.
(Ajmer Sarif)
Often overlooked by the foreign tourist due to the popular allure associated with nearby Pushkar which combines piety and playfulness, Ajmer is more about piety and witness who’s who of India paying obeisance to the shrine of Kwaja Muin-ud-din Chisti. Ajmer signifies India's true rendezvous with secular religious convictions, where a saint is revered by all, irrespective of his caste or creed. The secular nature of true India is enlivened in the life and history of this sacred city.
(Adhai- Din- Ka- Jhopra)
One of the important Muslim pilgrimages in India, Ajmer is famous for the Tomb of Hazrat Mu'inuddin Chishti, the founder of the Chishti Sufi order. Ajmer is a walkable city, once you get your bearings. The Dargah bazaar is about 10 minutes walk and Ana Sagar (the "lake" - which has marble pavillions in a garden and is a wonderful place to sit, especially on hot days) is about 30 minutes walk. There are some wonderful back-alleys -- just wander down small side streets from the Dargah bazaar and you'll see some wonderful old architecture and murals before you stumble back across a main street.
Often overlooked by the foreign tourist due to the popular allure associated with nearby Pushkar which combines piety and playfulness, Ajmer is more about piety and witness who’s who of India paying obeisance to the shrine of Kwaja Muin-ud-din Chisti. Ajmer signifies India's true rendezvous with secular religious convictions, where a saint is revered by all, irrespective of his caste or creed. The secular nature of true India is enlivened in the life and history of this sacred city.
One of the important Muslim pilgrimages in India, Ajmer is famous for the Tomb of Hazrat Mu'inuddin Chishti, the founder of the Chishti Sufi order. Ajmer is a walkable city, once you get your bearings. The Dargah bazaar is about 10 minutes walk and Ana Sagar (the "lake" - which has marble pavillions in a garden and is a wonderful place to sit, especially on hot days) is about 30 minutes walk. There are some wonderful back-alleys -- just wander down small side streets from the Dargah bazaar and you'll see some wonderful old architecture and murals before you stumble back across a main street.
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| (Ana Sagar Lake) |
Rajasthan is famous especially for its placid forts and palaces. There is innumerable number of historical cities. Each city of this state is flooded with ancient ruins that remind us the golden period of forgone Rajputs and Kings.
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