Ajmer Travel Guide

Ajmer City Information

In the lap of Rajasthan, Ajmer is an oasis surrounded by barren hills but having a fertile history. Raja Ajai Pal Chauhan founded it in the 7th century and his dynasty continued to rule the city until the famous romantic chivalrous heroic King Prithviraj Chauhan finally lost the city to Mohammed Ghauri. The culture and traditions of the city were strongly influenced by the rulers and still one can see find its expression in modern Ajmer. It is a popular pilgrimage centre for both Hindus and Muslims because of the 'Dargah Sharief', the tomb of the famous and kindhearted Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.

Both Muslims and Hindus revered Chisti equally and the Urs fair held on his death anniversary attracts thousands and lakhs of pilgrims every year. This six-day long festival is quite a popular event in Ajmer. People visit Ajmer Sharif, which is held in great reverence by the devotees, as it is the place where the relics and remains of Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti are buried. Khwaja was Persian by birth and was the founder of Chishtia order of 'fakirs' in India. Besides the dargah, Taragarh Fort and the Adhai Din Ka Jhopra are amongst the most visited places in Ajmer.