Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra at Ajmer
Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra
A remarkable structure, this is a masterpiece of Indo Islamic architecture located on the outskirts of the city. Just beyond the Dargah. As the legend goes, its construction took two and a half days. (Adhai-Din) to complete. It was originally a Sanskrit college, built within a temple. In 1193 A.D. Mohammad Ghauri conquered Ajmer and converted the building into a mosque by adding a seven arched wall in front of the pillared hall in just two-and-a-half days (adhai-din) and hence the name. The district pillars and arched “screen with its ruined minarets make it a splendid architectural masterpiece.
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Taragarh Fort at Ajmer
Taragarh Fort A steep one and half hour climb beyond the Adhai-Din-ka-Jhonpra leads to the ruins of the Taragarh Fort, perched on a hill. One can have an excellent view of the city from here. The fort was the site of the military activity during the Mughal period later used as a sanatorium by the British.
About Ajmer
Ajmer is an amalgam of various cultures & a perfect blend of Hinduism & Islam. This city was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th century A.D. & continued to be the center of Chauhan’s power till the time when Prithviraj Chauhan lost this city to Mohammed Ghauri. Thus giving Ajmer a very interesting past & left behind indelible marks of their culture and traditions on the cities history. Today, Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage center for Hindus as well as Muslims. Especially famous is the Dargah Sharif tomb of the Sufi saint Khwajah Muin-ud-Din Chishti, which is equally
The Museum at Ajmer
The Museum Once the royal residence of Emperor Akbar, the museum houses a rich repository of the Mughal and Rajput armor and exquisite sculptures.
Man Mahal
Man Mahal Along the banks of the Pushkar Lake is the former residence of Raja Man Singh of Ajmer, Man Mahal. Presently it is covered to RTDC savor Tourist Bungalow ensuring convenient accommodation to travelers. Pushkar palace (Kishangarh House) adjoining it is a heritage hotel.
The Circuit House at Ajmer
The Circuit House The former British Residency, overlooking the artificial lake, Ana Sagar, has now been converted to the circuit House. The lake and the cenotaph and the shrine of the Hindu reformer Swami Dayanand, founder of the Arya Samaj movement in India, can be viewed from here.