Ajmer situated in the green oasis wrapped in the barren hills has been a witness to an interesting past. The city was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century A.D. and continued to be a major center of the Chauhan power till 1193 A.D. when Prithviraj Chauhan lost it to Mohammed Ghauri.since then, Ajmer became home to many dynasties, which came and left leaving behind indelible marks of their culture and traditions on the city’s history, converting it to an amalgam of various cultures and blend of Hinduism and Islam. Getting There :
Airways: The nearest airport is Jaipur which is 135kms away.
Railways: Ajmer is on the Delhi-Jaipur-Marwar-Ahmedabad-Mumbai line and most trains stops at Ajmer.
Roadways: It is connected with bus from all places like Jaipur, Agra, Aligarh, Abu road, Bikaner, Bharatpur, Barmer, Haridwar, Chittorgarh, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Nagaur. Facts and Firgures about Ajmer :
STD Code: 0145
Area: 55.76 sq.km
Best Season: Oct-March
Language: Rajasthani, Hindi, Urdu, English, Sindhi.
Exploring Ajmer :
Dargah of Khawaja Moin-Ud-Din- Chisti, Dhai Din Ka Jhopda, The Museum, Jain Temple.
|
