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 Ajmer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The city gives its name to a district, and also to a former province of British India called Ajmer-Merwara, which, after India's independence, became the state of Ajmer until November 1, 1956, when it was merged into Rajasthan state.
Ajmer was founded in the tenth century by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan, who established the dynasty which continued to rule the country (with many vicissitudes of fortune) while the repeated waves of Muslim invasion swept over India, until it was conquered by Mohammed of Ghori, founder of the of the Delhi Sultanate, in 1193.
Ajmer is also home to Mayo college, a boarding school founded by the British Raj in 1870 to educate the children of Rajputana's nobles on the lines of an English public school.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ajmer   (969 words)

  
 Ajmer-Merwara -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
The range of hills which runs between Ajmer and Nasirabad marks the watershed of the continent of (A republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947) India.
Ajmer state was merged into Rajputana on November 1, 1956.
The province is on the border of what may be called the arid zone; it is the debatable land between the north-eastern and south-western (Any wind that changes direction with the seasons) monsoons, and beyond the influence of either.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/a/aj/ajmer-merwara1.htm   (452 words)

  
 Ajmer --  Britannica Concise Encyclopedia - The online encyclopedia you can trust!
Ajmer lies in a hilly region that forms part of the Aravalli Range and its outliers and is drained by headstreams of the Luni River flowing southwestward and by tributaries of the Banas River flowing eastward.
Ajmer was founded by Ajayadeva, an 11th-century Rajput ruler; it was annexed to the Delhi Slave dynasty in 1193.
Ajmer is known for its handicrafts and cloth weaving and dyeing.
www.britannica.com /ebc/article-9005252   (885 words)

  
 Merwara Circuit Wise Of Rajasthan
Ajmer, the holy city of Rajasthan is located 130 kms west of Jaipur, in a picturesque valley surrounded by theAravali hills.
Ajmer has become a great centre of pilgrimage for both Hindus and Muslims, and is a blend of Hindu and Muslim cultures.
Kishangarh, situated 27 kms from Ajmer on the Jaipur road, it is a veritable treasure house of art.
www.all-indiatravel.com /rajasthan/merwara-circuit-travel   (757 words)

  
 Rajasthan.Net - Cricket Special
Ajmer was the only British area in the province of Rajputana which consisted of a number of princely states.
For the education of the princes and chiefs, Mayo college was established in 1875 and Ajmer also became an important junction of the B.B. and C.I. Railway with its offices and workshop : Loco and Carriage.
Earlier cricket was limited the Ajmer, Jaipur and Udaipur only but it has now really spread throughout Rajasthan and it is here that the maximum contributions of RCA lies.
www.rajasthan.net /cricket/oldmatch.htm   (4681 words)

  
 Project South Asia
Ajmer city, overlooked by the fortress of Taragarh, is the residence of the Agent for Rajputana.
Ajmer (British), a walled city on a plateau of the Aravallis, has two famous colleges (one of them the well-known Mayo College for Rajput chiefs), and is the residence of the British Agent.
Merwara, the smaller, is a hilly country, and cultivation can only be carried on in the valleys and openings between the hills.
projectsouthasia.sdstate.edu /GEOGRAPHY/SecondaryDocs/NewGeography.htm   (18942 words)

  
 Merwara Mewar-Ajmer, Pushkar, Nagaur, Taragarh
The town of Ajmer, which has always had great strategic importance due to its secure position, protected by the Aravalli Range, and its location on the major trade route between Delhi and the ports of Gujarat, was founded by Ajaipal Chauhan in the 7thcentury.
It was originally built asa Sanskrit college, but in 1198 Mohammedof Ghori took Ajmer and converted the build-ing into a mosque by adding a seven arched wall covered with Islamic calligraphy in front of the pillared hall.
The Dargah is the tomb of a Sufi saint, Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chishti, who came to Ajmer from Persia in 1192 and died here in 1236.
www.royalrajasthan.com /rajasthan-merwara.htm   (442 words)

  
 Travel Circuit, Merwara Travel Circuit, Merwara Rajasthan Travel Circuit, Rajasthan Merwara Travel Circuitu, Merwara Travel Circuit Info, Information on Merwara Rajasthan Travel Circuits
When you visit Ajmer today, it is difficult to imagine that this small city was at one time the seat of power of the Chauhan dynasty.
The Chauhans dominated Ajmer for many years and it was only toward the end of the 12th century that Prithviraj was killed in battle with Muhammad Ghori.
From hen on, Ajmer saw many upheavals until Emperor Akbar came to the throne in 1556 and gave Ajmer the status of a full-fledged province.
rajasthantours.org /travel-circuits-rajasthan/merwara-mewar-circuit-rajasthan.html   (1079 words)

  
 Merwara Festivals Of Rajasthan
The great ruler Prithvi Raj Chauhan was associated with Ajmer and it was after his death in a battle that Ajmer passed under the Delhi Sultanate.
The other notable monument of Ajmer is Adhai din-ka-Jhonpra with its ornate calligraphic inscriptions.
Merwara Fairs and Festivals : Merwara Festival
www.all-indiatravel.com /rajasthan/merwara-circuit-travel/fairs-festivals-merwara-rajasthan.html   (317 words)

  
 ajmer rajasthan, ajmer heritage accommodation, rajasthan heritage hotels, heritage hotels ajmer, ajmer hotels guide, ajmer, ajmer heritage hotels.
The other notable monument of ajmer is adhai-din-ka-jhompara with its ornate calligraphic inscriptions.
ajmer rajasthan, ajmer heritage accommodation, rajasthan heritage hotels, heritage hotels ajmer, ajmer hotels guide, ajmer, ajmer heritage hotels.
Located 130 kms west of jaipur this 7th century pilgrimage town was established and ruled by chauhan rulers and later the rajputs, the mughals, the marathas, and the British have ruled for several centuries, all leaving their marks here.
www.indiatourinfo.com /ajmer-rajasthan.htm   (221 words)

  
 The Mewar Encyclopaedia: A
In 1878, Ajmer became the divided province of Ajmer-Merwara, and in 1956 became part of Rajasthan.
A Turkish slave, he was commander of Muhammad of Ghor's conquering army that defeated a Rajput confederacy led by Prithviraj III of Ajmer and Maharana MATHAN SINGH of Mewar at the BATTLE OF TARAIN (1192).
Ajmer (Ajayameru, Ajmere, Ajmir, Ajmar), the city and administrative headquarters, of Ajmer district, Rajasthan State; 274 km.
www.mewarindia.com /ency/ai.html   (977 words)

  
 RAJTOURISM - ajmer, pushkar,merta, nagaur merwara-marwar circuit
Baghera is situated in the Kekri subdivision of Ajmer district.
Situated on the National Highway No. 8 linking Jaipur and Ajmer, this small town was the capital of a princely state ruled by the rathores.
The village is known for its treasure trove of archaeological and antiquarian relics.
www.rajtourism.com /html/circuits/less_dest_mermar.htm   (337 words)

  
 States and territories of India - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Part C states included Delhi, Kutch, Himachal Pradesh, Bilaspur, Coorg, Bhopal, Manipur, Ajmer, and Tripura.
www.kernersville.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/States_and_territories_of_India   (863 words)

  
 Ajmere or Ajmer a city of British British India India...
"Ajmere", or Ajmer, a city of British British India India in Rajputana Rajputana which gives its name to a district and also to a petty province called Ajmere-Merwara Ajmere-Merwara.
Ajmere or Ajmer a city of British British India India...
www.biodatabase.de /Ajmere   (999 words)

  
 Merwara Marwar Circuit, Ajmer Pushkar Merta Nagaur Circuit of Rajasthan
Merwara Marwar Circuit, Ajmer Pushkar Merta Nagaur Circuit of Rajasthan
Delhi >> Agra >> Udaipur >> Chittorgarh >> Ajmer >> Pushkar >> Jodhpur >> Jaisalmer Jaipur >> Bharatpur >> Delhi >> Khajuraho
One can explore areas : Ajmer - Home to many dynasties which left marks of their culture and traditions, converting it into a blend of Hinduism and Islam.
www.indiasite.com /rajasthan/circuits/merwara-marwarcircuit.html   (213 words)

  
 India Travelogue Destinations Rajasthan India: Rajasthan India Travel Guide, trip planning Rajasthan
14 kilometres from Ajmer is Pushkar, where thousands of pilgrims gather to bathe in the sacred lake on the full moon in November, when Pushkar hosts one of the largest cattle fairs in Rajasthan.
About 135 kilometres southwest of Jaipur is Ajmer, a sacred Muslim pilgrimage destination.
For lovers of wildlife, Kota also has the Dara wildlife sanctuary where tigers, bears, wild boars and spotted deer roam the thick green jungles.
www.indiatravelogue.com /dest/raj/raj.html   (915 words)

  
 HISTORY OF RAJASTHAN
The principal centers of their powers were Nagaur and Ajmer.
Around 1200 AD a part of Rajasthan came under Muslim rulers.
www.rajgovt.org /History.Shtm   (317 words)

  
 Ajmer-Merwara
The province consisted of the two districts of Ajmere and Merwara, which were physically separated by the territory of Rajasthan (formerly Rajputana).
Ajmer-Merwara remained a province of India from independence in 1947 to 1950, when it became the state of Ajmer.
The plateau, on whose centre stands the town of Ajmer, may be considered as the highest point in the plains of Hindustan; from the circle of hills which hem it in, the country slopes away on every side - towards river valleys on the east, south, west and towards the desert region on the north.
www.yotor.com /wiki/en/aj/AjmerMerwara.htm   (317 words)

  
 Rajasthan Travel Package,Rajasthan Tour Package,Rajasthan Travel Packages,Rajasthan Tour Packages,Travel Packages of Rajasthan
The main city of this circuit is Ajmer.
south of Ajmer is situated on the Aravallis Mountain range.
It is 3281 feet above the sea level.
www.rajasthan-tour-travel.com /destinations/merwara-marwar-circuit.htm   (288 words)

  
 Rajasthan-Marwar-Merwara circuit-Pushkar-Ajmer-Pali District
Ajmer - Pushkar - Merta - Nagaur - Merwara Marwar
www.nivalink.com /rajasthan/ajmer.html   (43 words)

  
 Ajmer - Dangeruss-Industries.com
The city gives its name to a district, and also to a former province of British India called Ajmer-Merwara, which, after India's independence, became the state of Ajmer until November 1, 1956, when it was merged into Rajasthan state.
Ajmer was founded in the tenth century by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan, who established the dynasty which continued to rule the country (with many vicissitudes of fortune) while the repeated waves of Muslim invasion swept over India, until it was conquered by Mohammed of Ghori, founder of the of the Delhi Sultanate, in 1193.
Ajmer is also home to Mayo college, a boarding school founded by the British Raj in 1870 to educate the children of Rajputana's nobles on the lines of an English public school.
www.dangeruss-industries.com /Ajmer.html   (43 words)

  
 Ajmer - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Ajmer
Ajmer was formerly the capital of the small state of Ajmer, which was merged with Rajasthan in 1956.
An important Muslim pilgrimage centre considered second only to Mecca, it is believed to be the birthplace of the Muslim saint Muin-ud-din Chishti who died in 1235.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Ajmer   (43 words)

  
 The Mewar Encyclopaedia: R
It is the largest wool-producing state, and has a monopoly on camels: the annual Pushkar Fair near Ajmer is a mixed religious festival and livestock market, with camels dominating the sales.
Its main cities are Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Alwar.
Although much of the land is arid, Rajasthan has a large livestock population in comparison with the rest of India.
www.mewarindia.com /ency/raja.html   (2047 words)

  
 RAJASTHAN INFOLINE > Education > Universities
Its jurisdiction extend Throughout the territory of Rajasthan subject to the provisions of Ajmer, Rajasthan Agril, Jodhpur, Kota and M L Sukhadia Universities.
Eligibility : 12 year Sr Higher Sec exam of Rajasthan Madhyamilk Shiksha Board, Ajmer
All medical colleges are affiliated to University of Rajasthan.
www.rajasthaninfoline.com /rinfo/universities7.htm   (640 words)

  
 Ajmer - ENCYCLOPEDIA - The History Channel UK
Ajmer - ENCYCLOPEDIA - The History Channel UK or LOGIN
THE HISTORY CHANNEL and BIOGRAPHY are trademarks of AandE Television Networks used under license ©2004 AandE Television Networks.
Our search facility includes over 50,000 fully cross-referenced historical entries.
www.thehistorychannel.co.uk /site/search/search.php?word=AJMER&enc=945   (247 words)

  
 2100_
Geological and geomorphological evaluation in connection with environmental appraisal in the area around Sambhar lake, Jaipur, Ajmer and Nagaur districts, Rajasthan.
A report on the geochemical reconnaissance for platinum, nickel, cobalt, chromium, copper, lead and zinc in parts of Ajmer, Udaipur, Dungarpur districts, Rajasthan.
Geochemical mapping in parts of Ajmer, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Tonk and Udaipur districts, Rajasthan.
www.gsi.gov.in /2100.htm   (3581 words)

  
 TECH TALK: Rajasthan Ruminations: A Little History -- Tuesday, February 17, 2004
The Rajput clans gave rise to dynasties like Sisodias of Mewar (Udaipur), the Kachwahas of Amber (Jaipur), the Rathors of Marwar (Jodhpur & Bikaner), the Harsa of Kota & Bundi, the Bhattis of Jaisalmer and the Chauhans of Ajmer.”
Stig.BizHosting.com: “Rajasthan comprised many small kingdoms ruled over by clans who warred constantly for supremacy and individually tried to stem the tide of the Islamic invasions.
It has been accepted that the Rajputs were divided into thirty-six races and twenty-one kingdoms.
www.emergic.org /archives/indi/008205.php   (574 words)

  
 Ajmer Travel Guide, Ajmer City Guide, Ajmer Places of Interest
Ajmer is a major centre for Muslim pilgrims during the fast of Ramadan, and has some impressive Muslim architecture.
Historically, Ajmer had considerable strategic importance and was sacked by Mohammed Gauri on one of his periodic forays from Afghanistan.
Baghera: Baghera is situated in the Kekri sub-division of Ajmer District.
www.aamantrantours.com /Rajasthan/Ajmer.htm   (574 words)

  
 Rajasthan - Ajmer, Kishangarh, Pushker, tourist places, destination
By Rail: Ajmer (11 km) is the nearest railhead.
The Chauhans dominated Ajmer for many years and it was only towards the end of the 12th century that Prithvi Raj Chauhan, the last of the great Chauhan rulers was killed in battle with Mohammad Ghori.
The lake is situated on the edge of the desert and surrounded by hills on three sides, is separated from Ajmer by ‘Nag Pahar’-the snake mountain.
www.rajasthaninfoline.com /rinfo/ajmer.htm   (574 words)

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