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Monuments in Ajmer

There are a number of Monuments in Ajmer. The Ajmer Monuments have a traditional and an aesthetic look to them. Visitors will find many interesting, glorious and beautiful historical monuments in the picturesque and historical city of Ajmer. Some of the beautiful monuments are the Dargah of Miran Syed Husain, Ajmer Sharif, Taragarh Fort, Anasagar Lake and the Jama Al-Tamish.

The beautiful Anasagar Lake is an artificial lake that was constructed sometime in the 1150 A.D. by the great Raja named Anaji. Tourists should definitely visit the Chilla Khawaja Shaheb that is located at the top of the Anasagar Ghati. The Ajmer Sharif is situated in the oldest part of Ajmer. Ajmer Sharif is well known for the tomb of the saint who founded the Sufi order, Hazrat Moinuddin Chishti.

Jama Al-Tamish is more popularly known as Dhai Din-Ka-Jhonpra. Amongst all the Monuments in Ajmer this monument is a noteworthy example of a unique mix and blend of Indo-Islamic architecture. The beautifully made pillars and minarets of this monument prove the superb architectural skill and acumen that has been used.

The Dargah of Miran Syed Husain, also called the Hazrat Miran Syed Husian Asghar Khangswar's Dargah is located on the highest point of the Taragarh Fort. This Dargah of Miran Syed Husain is one of the most beautiful and eye catching Monuments in Ajmer, Rajasthan.

Famous for its huge gates and its superb architectural splendor and grandeur is the massive Taragarh Fort. Out of all the Monuments in Ajmer, India, the Taragarh Fort is one of the largest monuments. Visitors should definitely visit Miran Saheb ki Dargha which is located inside the Taragarh Fort. There are many more masterpiece monuments in Ajmer which need to be visited by the tourists whenever they tour Ajmer.

Out of all the Monuments in Ajmer there are two monuments that really stand out and they are:

1.Adhai - Din Ka- Jhonpra:

Adhai-Din Ka-Jhonpra, Ajmer as the name suggests was constructed in two and half days. It is a relic of an old mosque. On a quadrangle base, the ancient mosque has a front screen wall with pointed arches. Its beautifully carved pillars, arched screen and ruined minarets make it one of the masterpieces of ancient architecture.

In the 12th century this monument prior to being a mosque was a flourishing Sanskrit college, a great seat of learning. Legend has it that a Muslim king, Mohammad Ghori, destroyed it to construct a mosque in its place. As it was a hurried construction, many remains of nearby temples were used for building the monument. It is said that at least 30 pillars must have been used from other temples to build the elegant piece of architecture.

The arched walls of the mosque have inscriptions with Islamic calligraphy, however most of them are in ruins. Kufi and Jughra inscriptions from the Holy Koran have been extensively used on the archways. Adhai-Din Ka-Jhonpra is supported by 124 pillars all uniquely carved portraying Hindu and Jain architecture, while the monument is crowned with 10 splendorous domes.

This ancient piece of architecture would take you down the lanes of history steeped in mystic charm of the old royal days of the Muslim period. It is an important part of sight seeing in Ajmer.

2.Mayo College Ajmer:

The Mayo College, Ajmer is also called the "Eton Of India" form the time it was founded. The college is managed by the Board of Governors and is run by the Principal. The Principal is assisted by his academic and administrative staff.

The academic year or session of the college is from July to April. The session is divided into two terms. The two terms are:

Autumn Term :- from the middle of July to early December.

Spring Term :- from the middle of January to the end of April/beginning of May.

The college organizes a lot of educational trips, sight seeing tours, camps, expeditions, treks and much more in the middle of the first term.

History of Mayo College Ajmer:

Mayo College, Ajmer was founded by Richard Southwell Brouke. For the construction of the Mayo College several designs were submitted in Indo-Saracenic, Grecian and Kolhapur styles by different engineers, but finally Major Mant's Indo-Saracenic design was adopted by the Viceroy in June 1875.

The construction of the college began in the year 1877 and was ultimately completed in the year 1885 and the cost of construction went up to Rs. 3.28 lakhs. From then onwards Major Mant's design became well known as a classic symbol of Indo-Saracenic architecture and also became a very important part of the courses and is quoted in the architectural courses even today.

The first student of Mayo College in Ajmer, India was H.H Maharaja Mangal Singh of Alwar.

Description of Mayo College Ajmer:

The pastoral head of each house in the Mayo College, Rajasthan is the house master, who is assisted by the assistant house masters, house tutors and matrons. The college prepares the students for class ten and class twelve exams which is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi. The courses offered include science, commerce and humanities.

The campus life is quite interesting for students. The college provides the students with a proper and structured educational as well as a distinctive co-curricular programme, which helps in the development of both the mind and body of the students.

Mayo College, Ajmer possesses a large museum. The college museum contains assorted items that are related to varied and diverse areas of learning and knowledge. The museum also showcases priceless pieces of antiques and also has an armoury section. The college museum is known to be the best museum amongst all the college museums in the world.

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