Ajmer formerly known as Ajaya Meru was established by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in 10th century. He established the Chauhan dynasty, since then Ajmer had many rulers Moguls, Marathas, British, and is now the integral part and town in the Indian State of Rajasthan.
Although Ajmer is major town place, the city is best known for two important things.
PUSHKAR, a town nearby Ajmer (14 kms), has a temple of Lord Brahma and Pushkar Lake; the place is tourist attractions points and the place of pilgrimage for Hindus. This is the only temple in the whole world of Lord Brahma, Creator of World.
Pushkar is also famous for the camel fair held annually. The Thar Desert is nearby. In fact so many tourists enjoy the camel ride. The desert festival is held here.
And most well known place is Dargah Sareef of Khwaza Moinuddin Chisti a Sufi saint is pilgrimage point for Muslims as well Hindus. The people of both these religions come here to grant their prayers. Mogul emperor Akber the Great was coming here every year of foot in observance of his vow when he prayed for a son to his throne.Taragarh Fort is reputed to be the oldest hill fort in the world.
Ajmer is famous for another thing, the Mayo College, established by Lord Mayo, the then Viceroy of India, especially for the nobles of Rajputana family so that they can be ushered in to able administrators. The main building in white marble is a classic example of Indo- Saracenic architecture a fine mixture of Indian, Muslim and British style of architecture.
The city has mostly wide streets and neat built houses. Although Ajmer is not a major commercial center, it has some significant share in the textile, hosiery, shoes, soap, and pharmaceuticals and poultry farms.
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