Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Roopangarh Fort, Kishangarh (Ajmer, Rajasthan)



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Haveli"s and Decorations. Cultural Shows,Traditional dances and music,Jeep Safari.

Monday, June 10, 2013

Mayo College, Ajmer (Rajasthan)



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                     Mayo College was built with an aim to provide the education of British standards. The public school was built by British Raj to give education to the Indian elite, particularly the princes and nobles of Rajputana.
The Mayo College, one of the oldest Public Schools in the country, dates back to 1869, when Col F K M Walter, the Political Agent of the Bharatpur Agency recommended a school in India 'for a large number of people.

In 1870, Lord Mayo, then the Viceroy and Governor General, came to Ajmer, where in a Darbar, before the Chiefs of the ruling Princes of Rajputana, he expressed his desire to set up a 'Raj Kumar College' in Ajmer, 'devoted exclusively to the education of the sons of Chiefs, Princes and leading Thakurs.'                 

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Bhim Burj and Garbha Gunjan, Ajmer (Rajasthan)



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                     Bhim Burj and Garbha Gunjan are situated within the Taragarh Fort. Garbha Gunjan is a cannon that was housed under the Bhim Burj. This structure is a stone tower within the precincts of the fort.
Bhim Burj is a stone tower built inside the precincts of the fort on the top of which Garbha Gunjan was mounted.

It’s a fact that it ranks second in size in India. Near the site are located water reservoirs that were used for the storage and supply of water to the public in case of water scarcity.                 

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Ana Sagar Lake, Ajmer (Rajasthan)

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                     Ana Sagar Lake was built by King Anaji during 1135-1150 AD. King Anaji was the grandfather of Prithvi Raj Chauhan and he built the landscape for the better cause of the society. Presently the lake acts as a major reason for increase in the popularity of Tours to Ajmer. The Ana Sagar Lake in Ajmer in India is probably the largest and most popular Lakes and Gardens in Ajmer.

The lake was built in the 12th century by putting up a dam across the Luni River and the lake was named after the then ruler of Ajmer Anaji Chauhana. The lake is surrounded by some of the marvelous piece of attractions of the city like the Daulat Bagh that was built by Shah Jahan and is built completely by marble stones. Surprisingly the lake dries up completely during the summers.
                 

Monday, June 3, 2013

Akbar's Palace, Ajmer (Rajasthan)

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                     Akbar"s Palace was built in 1570 A.D. by the great emperor Akbar. Akbar"s Palace in Ajmer was built to serve as a home to Akbar during his visits and pilgrimages to Ajmer. Akbar"s Palace was made almost impregnable and unattackable by the two impressive stone walls that surrounded the palace.
During the British occupation Akbar"s Palace was converted into a munitions house. The palace was then renamed as the "Rajputana Arsenal".
A portion of Akbar"s Palace was converted and changed into a museum in 1908. There is beautiful massive black marble idol of Goddess Kali in the palace. There are brilliant military armor and weapons on display at the palace turned museum.

Akbar"s Palace is a masterpiece work. The rooms in the palace are beautifully decorated. The palace is a grand and elaborate way to learn more and gain knowledge about the romantic yet tumultuous and disruptive history of the picturesque city of Ajmer. The palace is situated quite close to the railway station in Ajmer.

Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra (two and a half days) Ajmer, Rajasthan

Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra (two and a half days)

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                     Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra is a combination of Indo-Islamic architecture. It is believed that it was constructed in two and a half days, hence called as Adhai-Din (two and a half days). It is also believed that the name is
associated to a two and a half day fair held annually nearby.
The structure was a Vaishnava Hindu temple being used as a Sanskrit learning centre constructed in 1153. It was located on the lower slope of Taragarh Hill.
Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhopra Ajmer is a mosque conceptualized by Abu Bakr of Heart. Adhai-Di-Ka-Jhopra in Ajmer is constructed with the ruins of Hindu and Jain temples. The pillars that hold up the structure belong to the broken Hindu and Jain temples. Sultan Altamush in 1230 enhanced the appearance of the edifice by adding latticework under a raised arch. The façade of Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhopra in Ajmer displays the Arabic inscriptions. You might also see an inscription in Sanskrit.
Enter through the north gateway and see the ruin of a minaret in the right side. A staircase will take you to a tower from where the muezzin called the faithful. Yellow limestone arches mark the front side of façade. The walls of the main hall are chiseled into small screens to allow sunlight to enter. The interior of Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra in Ajmer resembles the design of a Hindu temple.

Look out for Sanskrit inscription on the top of the main gate, which tells about the origin of the edifice. The mosque comprises of 10 domes held up by 124 pillars. Forty columns support the roof, but no two are alike, and exceptional creativity is shown belonging to Hindu culture.                 

Friday, May 31, 2013

Rajasthan Travel - Colors & Culture of Rajasthan- India


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