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Located in the heart of Rajasthan, Ajmer, founded in the 7th century A.D. by Raja Ajai Pal Chauhanis has a very interesting past. The Chauhan dynasty reigned here. It was from Ajmer that the last Hindu ruler of Delhi, Prithviraj Chauhan, controlled a major part of northern India. His exploits are related with the valiance of a war hero, becoming a force to reckon with in history.

The Chauhans dominated Ajmer for many years and it was only toward the end of 12th century that Prithviraj was killed in the battle with Muhammad Ghori. This totally changed the history of the region. The importance of Ajmer diminished with the death of its most valiant ruler and Ajmer passed under the Delhi Sultanate. From then on, Ajmer saw many upheavals until Emperor Akbar came to the throne in 1556 and gave Ajmer the status of a full-fledged province. He also used Ajmer as a base for his operations in Rajputana. But Ajmer saw some more turbulence when the Mughals, the Marathas and British all tried to interfere in the affairs of this province. However, from 1818 AD onwards, the British Empire gained full control here and it remained so until India’s independence. The British left behind a legacy that still lives on in the fine education institutions, the colonial bungalows, the clubs and the old railway quarters.

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Today, Ajmer is more important as the final resting place of the great Sufi Saint –Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. Muslims from all over the world revere the Dargah Sharif, where the saint lies buried. This has been so for centuries now. Even Akbar walked to the Dargah all the way from Agra. Every year lakhs of Muslim devotees gather here to pay homage to the Garib Nawaz, the protector of the poor. If you want to see an altogether different side of this of this sleepy little town then make sure you’re here during the annual URS. This town where very little activity seems to be going on, on normal days, suddenly booms into a bustling, lively place. While you’re around the dargah, don’t miss seeing the beautiful Adhaidhin-ka-jhonpra with its ornate calligraphic inscriptions. There are other areas of interest like the Taragarh fort and the Ana Sagar lake with its marble pavilions.
Just as the Muslims revere the Dargah here, the Hindus accord the same sanctity to the holy town of Pushkar. Located just 11 kilometers from Ajmer, the holy lake of Pushkar is believed to have been created by lord Brahma himself. It is as important as Benaras of Puri. Devout Hindus believe that it is essential to visit Pushkar at least once in their lifetime.
No pilgrimage is considered complete without a dip in the holy Pushkar lake. Pushkar has as many as 400 temples and 52 ghats and the only temple in the country that is dedicated to Brahma is found here. While Pushkar is a haven for the religiously inclined, it is also the venue of one of the country’s most colorful cattle fairs – the Pushkar fair. This annual fair is an unforgettable event when the entire little town is taken over by lakhs of animals and visitors. This is certainly the right time to be in Pushkar. Just relax and let yourself go, you’ll be carried away by the heady exuberance that is so much a part of the mela. Ride camels, shop at the colorful market, watch the sunset over the sand dunes...... you can even try donning the local outfits--gorgeous odhnis (scarves) and turbans. Do what you will, Pushkar fair is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you will want to repeat.

The little 16th century town of Merta has much to offer historically. Drive around this fortified town and see some of the ruins that go back several centuries. The famous temple of Charbhuja is located in the centre of the town and visited by devotees through out the year. The saint poetess Meera Bai was also associated with this temple. Another famous shrine is the mosque erected by Emperor Aurangzeb on the ruins of Shiva Temple. It is an imposing edifice, as are the various Hindu shrines surrounding It.

Nagaur, on the other hand, is a small town with numerous fascinating monuments. The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan granted his town to Raja Amar Singh and the focal point here is the fort itself. Now painstakingly restored, the fort has some splendid palaces, temples, and palatial mansions, some of which have been built by Akbar and Shah Jahan. The beautiful Moti Mahal, Badal Mahal, and Hawa Mahal are superb architectural creations. The walls of the baradari are adorned with some exquisite frescoes that is a combination of Persian and Nagaur styles. These paintings depict various episodes from the Hindu epics Ramayan and the Mahabharata. Nagaur is also the venue for an annual cattle fair that draws people from distant places. It's a good idea to combine one’s trip to Nagaur with the fair. Though not as well attended as the Pushkar fair, it is still interesting to join the simple village folk, dressed in their best, as they buy and sell in festive gaiety.
Participate in the folk dances, listen to music or just sit back and watch the camel races and bull fights. Marble artifacts, miniature paintings and traditional textiles from this region are great mementos.

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