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Tourist Destinations of rajasthan |
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Rajasthan is so rich in its history and culture that every piece of
land has its own tales of valour, sacrifice and romance. A quick
reference to a few is provided alphabetically below- |
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ajmer |
A seventh century Chauhan stronghold, ajmer is a pilgrimage centre
for muslims , though people from all communities come to pray at its
Dargah.
Historically, Ajmer had considerable strategic importance and was
sacked by Muhammed Ghori on one of his periodic forays from
Afghanistan. Later, it became a favourite residence of the Mughals.
One of the first contacts between the Mughals and the British
occured in Ajmer, when Sir Thomas Roe met with Jehangir here in
1616. The city was subsequently taken by the Scindias and in 1818 it
was handed over to the British, becoming one of the few places in
Rajasthan controlled directly by the British rather than being part
of a princely state.
 Adhai-din-ka-Jhonpra & Taragarh : It was originally built as
a Sanskrit college, but in 1198 Mohammed Ghori seized Ajmer and
converted the building into a mosque by adding a seven arched wall
in front of the pillared hall.
Dargah , it is the tomb of a Sufi Saint, Khwaja Muin-ud-din
Chishti, who came to Ajmer from Persia in 1192. Construction of the
shrine was completed by Humayun and the gate was added by the Nizam
(hereditary title of the rulers of Hyderabad). Akbar used to make
the pilgrimage to the Dargah from Agra once a year. |
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alwar |
 Once known as Mewat, the Rajput kingdom came under muslim domination
during the 13th -18th centuries with intermittent attempts to win it
back which Kachchwaha prince succeede in doing in 1771. It emerged
in the 18th century under Pratap Singh.
Sariska Tiger Reserve & National Park: Located 107 km from
Jaipur and 200 km from Delhi, this sanctuary is in a wooded valley
surrounded by barren mountains. It covers 800 sq. km (including a
core area of 498 sq. km) and has Tigers, Sambars, spotted Deer, wild
Boars etc. |
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barmer |
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A 13th century fortified town, Barmer is the heart of the desert. It
is best known for its quality wood and stone carving. earlier
fortifications reveal the far limits where Rajputs raised defence
outposts. |
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