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Overview
The city of Ajmer was founded by the 11th century Rajput ruler Ajayadeva. The city is located in the southwest of Jaipur along the streams of the Luni River, which flows in the southwestward. On one side of the city are the barren hills of the Aravalis and on the other side the city is overlooked by the Ana Sagar Lake. The city has many Mughal style buildings, as it was a strategic point in the Mughal era.
The city has been ruled by the Rajputs, rulers of the Delhi Sultanate, the Mughals and the Scindias of Gwalior. Soon after it was the British who acquired control over it in 1818 A.D. Apart from the numerous historical structures that adorn the city, it is renowned for traditional handicrafts.
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Summary
The most famous tourist spot in Ajmer is the tomb of the famous Sufi saint – Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti. The saint settled here at the end of the 12th century. The tomb is visited by thousands of tourists every year. Adhai – din – ka – Jhompra is a famous mosque located on the outskirts of the city. The Ana Sagar Lake, and the marble pavilion was built around the lake by Shah Jahan, is another place worth visiting. Daulat Bagh fort was built by Akbar and attracts its share of visitors as well. Also noteworthy are The Nasiyah (Red) Jain Temple and the Government Museum.
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Urs is the main festival of Ajmer and is celebrated in the seventh month according to the lunar calendar. Millions of pilgrims from around the world converge in the city to attend the death anniversary of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. Located in the close vicinity of Ajmer is Kishangarh – a town known for its traditional miniature paintings. Ropangarh fort is only 52 km from the city. The renowned Taragarh Fort that is located on a steep hill is another place worth visiting and adding further splendor to the pilgrimage city of Ajmer and its surroundings.
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