Sightseeing Tour Ajmer, Rajasthan |
The Dargah is the tomb of a sufi saint, Khwaja Muin-uddin
Chisti, who came to Ajmer from Persia in 1192. Construction
of the shrine was completed by Humayun. Constructed of white
marble, it has 11 arches and a Persian inscription running
the full length of the building. It has a marble dome and
the actual tomb inside is surrounded by a silver platform.
The tomb attracts hundreds of thousands of pilgrims every
year on the anniversary of the saint's death.
Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpara
One of the finest example of Indo-Islamic architecture, this
mosque was a Sanskrit college in the 12th century. In 1193
AD Mohammad Ghori destroyed the college and a mosque was built
in its place. The mosque was built on pillars and surprisingly
no two pillars are alike.
The Royal Palace of Akbar was converted into a Museum and today
it houses a rich collection of Mughal and Rajput armoury. Some
of the fine and delicate sculptures of the region have been
displayed here. The building itself has been constructed of
red sandstone which have been laid down in a square pattern,
giving it a fabulous look.
Ana Sagar Lake
This lake was built by Anaji during 1135-1150 AD. Later the
mughal emperors made additional constructions to beautify the
lake. The 'Baradari', a marble pavilion was built by Shah Jahan
and the ' Daulat Bagh ' gardens were laid by Jahangir. This
lake is located towards the north of Ajmer city.
Taragarh Fort
Built in the 7th century by Ajaipal Chauhan, the fort gives
birds eye view of the city. Taragarh fort or the ' Star fort
' is situated on a hill and to reach there one has to take winding
bridle path. 
Nasiyan (Jain Temple)
The Red temple on Prithviraj Marg is a Jain temple built last
century and is definitely worth checking out. Its double storey
hall contains a fascinating series of large, gilt wooden figures
from Jain mythology which depict the Jain concept of the ancient
world. This red coloured Jain temple was built in the late 19th
century. The wooden gilt in the double storeyed hall depicts
scenes from the Jain mythology. The beauty of this temple is
widely acclaimed.
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