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.
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Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum at Bikaner
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Government Museum at Bharatpur
Government Museum A rich collection of artifacts, exquisitely carved sculptures and ancient inscriptions can be admired in the Government Museum located in the Palace. All these items speak volumes about the rich heritage, art and crafts of the region. Main gate of Fort of Bharatpur was also held at the Jawahar Burj. The Palace : This royal edifice is a fusion of the Mughal and Rajput architectural styles with magnificent apartments and intricately designed floor tiles having interesting patterns. One can marvel at the ancient exhibits displayed in the museum in the central part of the palace.
Lal Garh Palace at Bikaner
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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