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Places To Visit In Ajmer
Abdulla Khan's Tomb
Abdulla Khan's Tomb is a splendid memoir was constructed by the son of Abdulla Khan, Hussain Ali Khan, who was the minister of king Farrukhsiyar. This simple yet elegant tomb is one of the major attractions of Ajmer due to its historic importance and architectural beauty.
The tomb has columns with ornamental arches built of white marble. Opposite to this is the tomb of Abdulla Khan's wife. The monument was built during the late Mughal period. The place is quite peaceful.
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Adhai Din ka Jhopra
Adhai Din ka Jhopara is a Masjid built by Qutub-ud-Din-Aibak, first Sultan of Delhi in AD 1199. Rumour has it that this Indo-Islamic architectural site was constructed in two and a half days and that's where it gets its name. Adhai Din ka Jhopra is a relic of an old mosque that was constructed with remains of Hindu and Jain temples. Though most of the ancient temple is in ruins today, the area of the mosque is still used as a place of worship. Complete with arched screens, ruined minarets and distinct beautiful pillars it is an amazing place to visit.
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Akbari Masjid
Akbari Mosque is situated between Shahjahani Gate and Buland Darwaza on the Ander Kote Road, Ajmer. Made in red sandstone, the shrine is decorated with white and green marbles. Four tall minarets flank the entrance and accentuate the beauty of the mosque. As of now, the mosque also houses a Quranic Educational Institution to provide Islamic education to the kids.
Akbar's Palace
Akbar's palace, constructed in 1570AD is the place where he and his troops stayed in at Ajmer whenever he visited the Ajmer Sharif Dargah. It is well known for the museum which portrays the age-old military weapons and exquisite sculptures, paintings and other artefacts of the Mughal era. The museum showcases various aspects of the Rajput and Mughal style of living and fighting. The large black marble statue of Goddess Kali situated in the palace is quite famous.
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Ana Sagar Lake
The gorgeous Ana Sagar Lake is a magnificent artificial lake that is located in the city of Ajmer in Rajasthan, India. This lake is best visited during the sunsets when the views are extraordinarily marvellous to look at. The sight of the lake from the nearby temple is particularly enchanting. Do not forget to take a camera to capture the fantastic and heavenly views that you behold here. However, the lake may dry up during the summers.
The Ana Sagar Lake is surrounded by Daulat Bagh Gardens, which is a splendid garden full of vast open spaces and lush greenery, and the Khobra Behroon temple- two popular attractions of Ajmer that tourists prefer to visit along with a day trip to the beautiful lake. The lake is only 13 kilometres away from the main city of Ajmer. An island can be spotted in the centre of the lake. Tourists love to indulge in boating or water scooter rides here. The lake is about 4.4 metres deep and spreads over an area of 12 kilometres.
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Bijay Niwas Palace
Bijay Niwas Palace was built by Rao Bijay Singh, almost 100 years ago, at the same time when he founded Bijaynagar. The ancient fort has been now converted into a luxury heritage hotel with 20 rooms. Situated at 70 kms from Ajmer, the fort is frequented by the young and adults alike.
Shopping in Ajmer
The local street markets are popular among tourists because people get to buy traditional stuff which reflects the beauty and culture of Rajasthan. The lively markets of Ajmer are well-known for its exquisite momentoes such as embroidered apparels and shoes, silver and lac jewellery, black metal showpieces, handmade jute bags and more.
The Mahila Mandi, as the name suggests, is meant for the women and is famous for traditional odnis, saris and fancy lehengas. For men who are compulsively dragged along may take a look at the hand tie-dyed turbans (safas) which are widely sold all across Ajmer. Diggi Bazaar, Nalla Bazaar, Naya Bazaar, Churi Bazaar are some popular markets in Ajmer.
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Clock Tower, Ajmer
The Clock Tower at Ajmer was constructed in 1887 to mark Queen Victoria's Silver Jubilee which is why it is also known as Victoria Jubilee Clock Tower. This landmark in the city, situated opposite the Ajmer Railway Station, is built in the Indo-Islamic style.
Ajmer Sharif Dargah
Ajmer Sharif Dargah, also known as Ajmer Dargah, is the tomb of Moinuddin Chishti is one of the holiest places of worship in India not only for the Muslims but followers of every faith. Being the final resting place of the Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti, it has had an enormous contribution in spreading the ethical and spiritual values of Islam amongst masses.
Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti was a great Sufi Saint and dedicated his entire life to the upliftment of the poor and downtrodden. The shrine is visited by millions of people every year, as it is considered very sacred by people of all religions. Ajmer Sharif was built by the Mughal Emperor Humayun, hence justifying the rich Mughal Architecture. The Dargah has various constituents like tombs, courtyards and Daalaans. The major among these structures are- Nizam Gate, Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, Aulia Masjid, Dargah Shrine, Mehfilkhana and about a dozen of other prominent establishments. One can spot two huge cauldrons in the inner courtyard of the shrine. These containers have a capacity of 2240 kg and 4480 kg and are used during special occasions to cook sweet delicacies like Kheer.
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Durga Bagh Gardens
Durga Bagh is a charming garden on the banks of the majestic Ana Sagar Lake. The garden was built by Maharaja Shiv Dan in 1868 AD. The Marble pavilions (Baradari) built in the premises of the Daulat Bagh are the main attraction apart from the greenery and numerous trees and flowering plants. The pavilions were built by Emperor Shah Jahan. This place is an ideal picnic spot.
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