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| Ajmer Sharief Dargah (Ajmer) |
One of the most important places for Muslim pilgrimage, Ajmer Sharief Dargah a second Mecca for the Muslims of south Asia, is the place where great tomb of Saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din-chisti of persia, are buried.
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| Shah Jahan's Mosque (Ajmer) |
In the entire surroundings of dargah, this mosque is the most exotic structure. Made of white marble this mosque has intricately carved with trellis-work.
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| Adhai-din-ka-Jhonpra (Ajmer) |
Adhai-din-ka-jhonpra was constructed in the year 1153 A.D. A magnificient piece of Indo-Islamic architecture, the mosque is situated behind the dargah. Legend has it that it was completed in two and a half days, hence the name adhai-din (two and a half days).
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| The Ajmer Museum (Ajmer) |
Once Akbar's palace, now houses the Ajmer Museum. It has a superb collection of fine sculpture and Mughal and Rajput armour.
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| Ana Sagar Lake (Ajmer) |
Ana Sagar, named after it's perserver; Anaji Chauhan, is an artificial lake built in the 12th century. The lake came into existence by building a dam over the river Luni.
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| Taragarh Fort (Ajmer) |
Also known as the 'Star Fort', this ancient fort was built in the 7 th century by Ajaipal Chauhan -- the founder of the city. It gives a birds eye view of the city.
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| Red Temple (Around Ajmer) |
Widely acclaimed for it's beauty, this red-coloured Jain temple was built in the late 19 th century.
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| Akbar's Palace (Ajmer) |
Located near the main post office of the city, Akbar's Palace was built in 1570. The palace has now been constructed into a government museums. It houses a good collection of stone sculptures some of which dates back to the 8th century A.D. Ancient weapons and miniature paintings can also be seen in the museum.
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| Kishangarh (Around Ajmer) |
Kishangarh, this medieval treasure house of art is located 27 kms from Ajmer on the road to Jaipur.
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| Foy Saggar (Around Ajmer) |
Foy Saggar is an artificial lake built during a famine relief programme. Named after the engineer responsible for it's construction, the picturesque lake is situated 5 kms from Ajmer.
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| Merwara Estate (Ajmer) |
Merwara Estate is just over hundred years old. The palace was built to overlook Anna Sagar Lake. The architecture is highly influenced by European style and the palace has been convereted into a hotel.
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