Ajmer - Rajasthan Culture Destination

Ajmer is a must-visit tourist destination for Rajasthan Culture if you are planning to travel to Rajasthan. Travel to Ajmer, the city of the 13th-century Sufi Saint Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti. Millions of pilgrims from all over the world throng Ajmer to attend the death anniversary of the great saint every year, which houses the Dargah or tomb of the Sufi Saint. Ajmer the Rajasthan Culture destination also boasts of a number of monuments belonging to the Mughal era and is also known for its traditional handicrafts.

Flanked by the Ana Sagar Lake on one side and barren hills of the Aravali range on the other side, Ajmer, the Rajasthan Culture destination is drained by streams of the Luni River flowing southwestward and by tributaries of the Banas River flowing eastward. Ajmer, the Rajasthan Culture destination was founded by Ajayadeva, an 11th-century local Rajput ruler. It was shortly annexed by Delhi Sultanate in 1193, but returned to the local rulers, upon payment of tribute. Ajmer was also sacked by Mohammed Ghori in one of the many raids carried out by him on India. Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, the patron Saint of Ajmer, came here from Persia at the end of the 12th century. Ajmer, the Rajasthan Culture destination became the part of the mighty Mughal Empire during the medieval period and was an important military center. The first contact between the Mughals and the British also happened in Ajmer, when Jahangir met Sir Thomas Roe in 1616. Shahjahan built marble pavilions around the Ana Sagar Lake in the 17th century. The Scindia rulers of Gwalior took over Ajmer, the Rajasthan Culture destination, which was later taken over by the British in 1818. The British founded the famous Mayo College, a prestigious school here, in 1875.

The most important attraction for tourists on Ajmer travel is the Dargah or tomb of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. The Ana Sagar Lake and Daulat Bagh are other important sites within the city. Ajmer also has an imposing fort built by Akbar. It also houses the government museum within it. The Nasiyan (Red) Jain Temple built in the 19th century is also worth paying a visit.

Adhai-din-ka-Jhompara mosque on the outskirts of the city is another must-see for tourists during their Rajasthan travel. Three kilometers beyond the mosque and located on a steep hill is the Taragarh Fort, which offers a breathtaking view of Ajmer city. The small town of Kishangarh is located 27 km from Ajmer and is famous for its traditional miniature paintings. Roopangarh Fort is 52 km from Ajmer and can be reached via Kishangarh.