Facts about Ajmer City, Rajasthan

Ajmer is nuzzled in the bottom of Aravali mountain ranges. There is a legendary abode of Muslim saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. It is situated in Rajasthan state of India. Ajmer is like an oasis covered in the green hills. One can see a natural beauty in Ajmer City. It is a famous pilgrimage center in India for both Hindus and Muslims. People from all walks of life, irrespective of their religions, cast and creeds, give respects to saints. One can see the secular side of true India in Ajmer City. Ajmer reflects all the good things exist in Rajasthan.

Historically, Ajmer is considered as an important city in India. King Ajay Pal Chauhan founded the city in 7th Century A.D. He built a hill fort “Ajaymeru” that is why it is also called as Ajaymeru which means “Invincible Hill”. Ajmer became main centre of Chauhan’s power. Prithviraj Chauhan is one of the famous kings known for his bravery. It was sacked by Mohammed Gauri on one of his periodic attacks of Afganistan. It also became favourite place for Mugal kings. This is a first place when Mugals and British came into contact with each other. Here Sir Thomas Roe met with Jahangir in 1616. Scindias have also conquered this city. The city went into the hands of British in 1818. It became one of the places in Rajasthan which was directly controlled by British.

Ajmer has been ruled by different dynasties such as Rajput, Mugals, the Scindias, and the rulers of Delhi Sultanate etc. So the impact of these renowned dynasties can be seen in historic development of Ajmer City into vibrant city. Its fascinating mixed culture is the result of various dynasties who have ruled over the city.

Ajmer is renowned for Dargah Sharif which is the Tomb of the Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. The sacred Dargah Sharif is the second most significant pilgrimage place after Mecca and Medina for the Muslims of all over the world. The glorious gateway that guides to the Dargah was built by the Nizam of Hyderabad. Everyone Pray for the blessings of all-powerful Allah at the two mosques situated within it.

Ajmer is place which attracts lots of tourists from all over the world. The city is situated on the shoreline of a flamboyant waterway.

It is not only famous for Dargah Sharif. There are other tourist’s attractions places such as Anasagar Lake, Adhai-din-ka-Jhonpra, Nasiyan Jain Temple (Red Temple), Circuit House, Taragarh Fort and Museum and many more important historical places exists in the city.

This place holds many traditional things for visitors such as magnificent peaks, well-designed Mugal style mansions, Ancient time’s monuments and flamboyant lakes. It is best tourist location.

Ajmer is a centre of education and culture. There is an important Mayo College in Ajmer that is why British selected this place. Mayo College is known as one of the best public schools in India. It is a developed center which gives western education to Indian Princes.

Though Ajmer is not a famous place for shopping but one can get a good quality of silver and artificial Jewellery from the shops there. Ajmer is also works as trade centre and manufactures goods such as Marble & Granite, wool textiles, hosiery, soap, shoes and pharmaceutical and Powerloom Clothes. Kishangarh is situated in Ajmer and its handicraft industries are famous at world level.

If someone goes for holidaying in Ajmer they must visit to Pushkar which is also an amazing spiritual place in itself.

Pushkar is just 11km far from Ajmer. Pushkar is an important pilgrimage for Hindu. There is a beautiful story behind the origin of this place. According to the tale Pushkar means a pond formed by flower. It is said that Brahma created this place for performing yagna. It is said that because of Brahma’s wife Savitri, Brahma can only be worshiped in Pushkar, for this reason there are no Brahma Temples elsewhere. This place is called as abode of Lord Brahma. A beautiful lake and a temple exist here. Large number of devotees gathered at this place to take bathe in the holy lake in the month of Kartik (Oct./Nov.)

For travelling to Ajmer all kinds of transports facilities are available.

Ajmer Railway station is well connected from other important cities of India. Its railway station is located in the centre of the city.

The nearest airport for going to Ajmer is Jaipur Airport which is situated at the distance of 135 (km).

Luxurious Bus services are also available for travelling to Ajmer from other important cities of India.

Visiting to Ajmer gives beautiful spiritual feelings.

The best time to visit Ajmer is from July to March because weather is not very hot during this period. Temperature is chilled in winters.