Travel to Ajmer - A fine
blend of Indo-Islamic architectural
styles, Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra is
a famous mosque located in Ajmer.
One of the most interesting features
of this mosque is that it was
constructed within a period of
two and a half days under the
supervision of Mohammad Ghauri
in the 12th century.
Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra in Ajmer was built
over an already existing structure
that used to house a center for
Sanskrit learning.
In fact, many
pillars belonging to the destroyed
edifice and other neighboring
temples were redesigned and used
in building the mosque.
Located 400 meters to the north
of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti's Dargah,
Tourist Attractions of Ajmer is the oldest
surviving monument in the city
of Ajmer.
Its pillared halls and
yellow limestone arches truly
add up to a wonderful sight.
The
mosque also houses a beautiful
tower where one can hear the Muezzin
chanting his prayers everyday.
The main prayer hall at the Tourist Attractions of Ajmer is made up of beautiful
stone walls that boast of an intricate
net like appearance.
This was
quite a similar sight at the mosques
in Persia during the medieval
period.
A visit to Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra
in Ajmer would acquaint visitors
with one of the best examples
of medieval architecture in Rajasthan.
It is indeed a must visit attraction
that would intrigue everyone.
India
Hotels and Tours offers packages
for travel to Ajmer, one of the
most important pilgrimage centers
in India. Visited by people of
all faiths from across the world,
Tours to Ajmer is the very place where
the famous Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin
Chisti is located. Besides, the
city is a perfect blend of Hindu
and Sufi cultures, a fact that
adds to its variety and unique
character.
The annual Urs festival is one
of the most famous attractions
of Tours to Ajmer Rajasthan and is visited by thousands
every year. Moreover, Ajmer is
a great shopping destination for
bargain hunters. Right from ethnic
jewelry to colorfully dyed fabrics,
one can never tire shopping in
Ajmer. The city's other claim
to fame is the elite Mayo College
established in 1875.
For more on travel to Ajmer, you
can visit the web links mentioned
below.
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