Dargah-e-Sharif Ajmer
One of the main pilgrim centres of Muslims, the Dargah-e-Sharif is the place where the most revered sufi saint of 12th century Khawaja Moin-ud-din Chisti's mortal is buried here.The Dargah adorned with a marvellous marble dome and a courtyard is embraced by a silver platform. Millions of devotees from all faiths visit the Dargah to offer prayer and seek blessing of the revered sufi saint with a belief that their wishes will be granted.
Taragarh Fort
Built by Ajaipal Chauhan,the founder father of the city of Ajmer in the 7th century ,Taragarh Fort set on a high altitude offers spellbound views of the scenic grandeur of the holy town of Ajmer.
Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra
Built by Mohammad Ghori in 1198,the Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra was built in two and half days and thus known as Adhaindin Ka Jhonpra.The entire structure is a magnificient speciment of the Indo-Islamic architectural excellence.In the 200x175ft rectangle shaped courtyard there are 5 rows of pillars.There are 10 domes and the Mughal architectural evidence can be found in the lattice work, on stone,arch shaped doors and windows.
Ana Sagar Lake
Built between 1135-1150AD, the attractive Ana Sagar Lake built by Anaji worth visiting to savour the beauty of Baradari,a magnificient marble pavilion and equally fascinating Daulat Bagh Gardens.
Mayo College
Built in Indo-cerasenic style , the building of Mayo College should be seen while walking throughthe town.
Akabr's Palace
On the eastern wall of the City Centre,there is the Palace of Akbar built in 1570 A.D. by Emperor Akbar, known for being the residence of the emperor during his visits to the holy town.Now the palace has been converted into a government museum which houses paintings,sculptures and several other archaeological treasures.
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