Ajmer

Ajmer is a city in Rajasthan, India. Ajmer is the headquarters of the Ajmer district. The city was established as "Ajayameru" by a Chahamana ruler, either Ajayaraja I or Ajayaraja II, and served as their capital until the 12th century CE. 

Ajmer is surrounded by the Aravalli Mountains. Ajmer had been a municipality since 1869. Ajmer has been selected as one of the heritage cities for the HRIDAY and Smart City Mission schemes of the Government of India.

 Tourism 
View of Ajmer from Taragarh Fort|thumb
Dargah Sharif Ajmer|thumb
Tomb of Khwaja Husain Ajmeri|thumb
Swarna Nagari in Soniji Ki Nasiyan|thumb
Akbari Fort and Museum|thumb
Nareli Jain Temple is a recent addition to Ajmer|thumb
The main tourist places here are the Ajmer Sharif, Taragarh Fort, Soniji Ki Nasiyan, Nareli Jain Temple and many attracts tourists. The Pushkar Lake is located 11km away from Ajmer.

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Category:Cities in Rajasthan