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Ajmer-e-Sharief Dargah - Atthe foot
of a barren hill, is situated India’s most
importantpilgrimage center for people from all faiths. It is the
splendid tomb of theSufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti more
popularly known as Khawaja Saheb orKhawaja Sharif. The shrine is
next only to Mecca or Median for the Muslimsof South Asia.
Emperor Akbar used to make a pilgrimage to this Dargah fromAgra
once a year.
Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpara - Oneof the finest examples of
Indo-Islamic architecture, this mosque was aSanskrit college in
the 12th century. In 1193 AD Mohammad Ghori destroyedthe college
and a mosque was built in its place. The mosque is built
onpillars and surprisingly no two pillars are alike. The archways
are finelyengraved with Kufi and Jughra inscriptions from the
Holy Quran (also speltas Koran).
Nasiyan (Jain Temple)- This red coloured Jain temple
was built in the late 19th century. Thewooden gilt in the double
storeyed hall depicts scenes from the Jainmythology. The beauty
of this temple is widely acclaimed
Govt. Museum - The Royalpalace of Akbar was converted into
a museum and today it houses a richcollection of Mughal and
Rajput armoury. Some of the fine and delicatesculptures of the
region have been displayed here. The building itself hasbeen
constructed of red sandstone, which have been laid down in a
squarepattern giving it a fabulous look
Ana Sagar
Lake - Thislake was built by Anaji during 1135-1150 AD. Later
the Mughal Emperors madeadditional constructions to beautify the
lake. The 'Baradari', a marblepavilion was built by Shah Jahan
and the Daulat Bagh Gardens were laid byJehangir. This lake is
located towards the north of Ajmer city
Taragarh Fort - Builtin the 7th century by Ajaipal
Chauhan, the fort gives a bird's eye view ofthe city. Taragarh
Fort or the 'Star fort' is situated on a hill and toreach there,
one has to take winding bridle path.
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