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Ajmer is an oasis wrapped in the green hills. The city was founded by Raja
Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century A.D. and continued to be a major centre
of the Chauhan power till 1193 A.D. When Prithviraj Chauhan lost it to
Mohammed Ghauri. Since then, Ajmer became home to many dynasties. Today,
Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage centre for the Hindus as well as Muslims.
Especially famous is the Dargah Sharif-tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja
Moinuddin Chisti, which is equally revered by the Hindus and Muslims. It is
a centre of culture and education, the British chose Ajmer for its
prestigious Mayo College a school exclusively for Indian nobility. Ajmer is
also the base for visiting Pushkar (11 km.), the abode of Lord Brahma, lying
to its west with a temple and a picturesque lake. The Pushkar Lake is a
sacred spot for Hindus. During the month of Kartik (Oct./Nov.), devotes
throng in large numbers here to take a dip in the sacred lake.
Ajaipal Chauhan founded Ajmer in the seventh century. He constructed a
hill fort "Ajaimeur" or the invincible hill. The Chauhans ruled Ajmer till
the 12th century when Prithviraj Chauhan lost Mohammed Ghauri. Thereafter it
became a part of the sultanate of Delhi. Ajmer was also favourite residence
for the great Mughals. One of the first contacts between the Mughal King
Jahangir and Sir Thomas Roe took place here in 1616. The Scindias took over
the city in 1818 and then handed it over to the British and it became one of
the only part of Rajasthan controlled directly by the East Indian Co. The
bus stand in Ajmer is located near the RTDC hotel Khadim. And the railway is
further north and most of the hotels are west of the stations. Northeast is
the main post office and most of the cities market is located behind and up
to Agra Gate. Further north is a large artificial lake called the Anna Sagar.
Climate Pretty hot in summers and becomes green with first rain as all its
small mountains become green, in winters temperature is chilled.
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Taragarh Fort
The giant fort stands guarding the city. It
has six gates. The fort also has Miran Saheb ki Dargha who was the governor
of the fort and laid down his life in an encounter. It gives a panoramic
view of the city situated in
Nagpahari of Aravalli ranges, this fort has immense archaeological and
historical importance. .
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