Ajmer Museum
Situated in the heart of old city and close to the railway station the museum is housed in the beautiful fort and palace built by the Mughal Emperor Jahagir in 1616।
The Museum was started in 1908 by the Government of India with the object of collecting and preserving many unique objects of antiquarian interest which were lying uncared for and scattered all over Rajasthan. The rajputan Museum as it is significantly named, has in its galleries important exhibits from almost all the princely States. There is a library attached to his museum which cotains rare books and important historical publications.
The museum's main sections are devoted to Sculptuters, epigraphs, Protohistoric antiquities, Arms andWeapons. Besides, there are objects from Adhai-din-ka-Jhonpara and other exhibits lying in various godowns forming a large reserve collection. Sculptures constiture the most interesting section in this Museum. The collection is enormously rich and varies from periods ranging from the Gupta to the late Medieval period. Mention should be made here of the interesting Chaturmukh Shivliga, Marriage of Lord Shiva from Kaman, Lingodbhava Mahesvara from Harashnath and other fine Shiva-Parvati panels from Katara (Bharatpur) and Kusma (Sirohi).
There are a number of surya ,vishnu (including a trimurty) Hari Hara lakshmi-Narayan, revanta, kuber and Mother & child images in the collection. Of the female divinities the saptamatrikas, Mahisasur-Mardini, Kali, jain saraswati and early independent icon of various mother goddesses deserve special mention. An execellant collection of sculptures from the Chauhan centre of Baghera (10th 12th A.D.) in Ajmer District, are also preserved here. A fine collection of Tirthankara images and rare images of Gomukha Yaksha and Saraswati are also on display in the Jain gallery of this Museum. Compared with this there are only a few Buddhist objects in the Museum.
The artistic genius and wonderful craftsmenship of ancient Rajasrthan, are reflected in the vast collection of the Museum. (ii) The Epigraphical exhibits which number about one hundred, are unsurpassed in many respects. Of special interest among then are : Brahmi inscription from Barli (assignable to circa 2nd century B.C.) Inscribed slab from Nagari. Samoli Inscription of Siladitya. Jodhpur Inscription of Bauka. Pratapgarh Inscription of Mahendrapala II.
Two slabs inscribed with the Drama Harakeli Nataka from Adhai-din-ka-jhonpra. Slab containing drama Lalita Vigraharaj Nataka by somodeva also from Adhai-din-ka-jhonpra. Barla inscription of Prithiviraja Chauhan III. (iii) A number of important copper plate grants add to the value of rich collection of museum. They include. Two copper plates of Maharaj Sarvanatha of Uchchhakapla (437-38 A.D. refferring to Kalachuri Era). Daulatpura copper plateof partihar Bhojadeva. Twocopperplates form Banswara (forming one grant of the Paamar King Bhojadeva. Ciopper plate of Rana Kumbhja of Mewar.
There are punch marked,Sibi-Janpada, Indo-Greekm Indo Sassanian, Kushan and gupta coins preserved in the coin cabinet of this Museum।This also contains coins of the Rajp8ut rulers and also contains coins of this museum.This also contains coins of the Rajput rulers and also of the mughal and pathan rulers. V Pintins section contains more than oa hudred exhibits, including a dozen rare Chief, Birbal, A Muslim Prince and Farrukshyar deserve mention. These paintings copies only ) depict well known Rajput Kings.
Tourist Attractions In Ajmer
The tourist attractions in Ajmer are the pilgrimage sites। Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage center for the Hindus as well as Muslims.
The tourist attractions of Ajmer enchant you with their skillful architecture and a mystical yet pleasing blend of Sufi and Hindu traditions.
Tour the Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti and feel an indescribable calm as you pray to the departed saint. Notice the fascinating blend of Indo-Islamic architecture of the Dargah Sharief on your Ajmer Tourist Attractions tour with Indian Horizons.
The massive and spectacular entrance to the Dargah was built by the Nizam of Hyderabad. The Akbari Masjid and Shah Jahan's Masjid located within the Dargah are splendid illustrations of Islamic architectural skills.
Dargah Of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti
Tour the Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti with Indian Horizons and discover a pious mausoleum where you find peace and हप्पिनेस
The Museum was started in 1908 by the Government of India with the object of collecting and preserving many unique objects of antiquarian interest which were lying uncared for and scattered all over Rajasthan. The rajputan Museum as it is significantly named, has in its galleries important exhibits from almost all the princely States. There is a library attached to his museum which cotains rare books and important historical publications.
The museum's main sections are devoted to Sculptuters, epigraphs, Protohistoric antiquities, Arms andWeapons. Besides, there are objects from Adhai-din-ka-Jhonpara and other exhibits lying in various godowns forming a large reserve collection. Sculptures constiture the most interesting section in this Museum. The collection is enormously rich and varies from periods ranging from the Gupta to the late Medieval period. Mention should be made here of the interesting Chaturmukh Shivliga, Marriage of Lord Shiva from Kaman, Lingodbhava Mahesvara from Harashnath and other fine Shiva-Parvati panels from Katara (Bharatpur) and Kusma (Sirohi).
There are a number of surya ,vishnu (including a trimurty) Hari Hara lakshmi-Narayan, revanta, kuber and Mother & child images in the collection. Of the female divinities the saptamatrikas, Mahisasur-Mardini, Kali, jain saraswati and early independent icon of various mother goddesses deserve special mention. An execellant collection of sculptures from the Chauhan centre of Baghera (10th 12th A.D.) in Ajmer District, are also preserved here. A fine collection of Tirthankara images and rare images of Gomukha Yaksha and Saraswati are also on display in the Jain gallery of this Museum. Compared with this there are only a few Buddhist objects in the Museum.
The artistic genius and wonderful craftsmenship of ancient Rajasrthan, are reflected in the vast collection of the Museum. (ii) The Epigraphical exhibits which number about one hundred, are unsurpassed in many respects. Of special interest among then are : Brahmi inscription from Barli (assignable to circa 2nd century B.C.) Inscribed slab from Nagari. Samoli Inscription of Siladitya. Jodhpur Inscription of Bauka. Pratapgarh Inscription of Mahendrapala II.
Two slabs inscribed with the Drama Harakeli Nataka from Adhai-din-ka-jhonpra. Slab containing drama Lalita Vigraharaj Nataka by somodeva also from Adhai-din-ka-jhonpra. Barla inscription of Prithiviraja Chauhan III. (iii) A number of important copper plate grants add to the value of rich collection of museum. They include. Two copper plates of Maharaj Sarvanatha of Uchchhakapla (437-38 A.D. refferring to Kalachuri Era). Daulatpura copper plateof partihar Bhojadeva. Twocopperplates form Banswara (forming one grant of the Paamar King Bhojadeva. Ciopper plate of Rana Kumbhja of Mewar.
There are punch marked,Sibi-Janpada, Indo-Greekm Indo Sassanian, Kushan and gupta coins preserved in the coin cabinet of this Museum।This also contains coins of the Rajp8ut rulers and also contains coins of this museum.This also contains coins of the Rajput rulers and also of the mughal and pathan rulers. V Pintins section contains more than oa hudred exhibits, including a dozen rare Chief, Birbal, A Muslim Prince and Farrukshyar deserve mention. These paintings copies only ) depict well known Rajput Kings.
Tourist Attractions In Ajmer
The tourist attractions in Ajmer are the pilgrimage sites। Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage center for the Hindus as well as Muslims.
The tourist attractions of Ajmer enchant you with their skillful architecture and a mystical yet pleasing blend of Sufi and Hindu traditions.
Tour the Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti and feel an indescribable calm as you pray to the departed saint. Notice the fascinating blend of Indo-Islamic architecture of the Dargah Sharief on your Ajmer Tourist Attractions tour with Indian Horizons.
The massive and spectacular entrance to the Dargah was built by the Nizam of Hyderabad. The Akbari Masjid and Shah Jahan's Masjid located within the Dargah are splendid illustrations of Islamic architectural skills.
Dargah Of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti
Tour the Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti with Indian Horizons and discover a pious mausoleum where you find peace and हप्पिनेस
The holy Dargah Sharief in Ajmer is the second most important pilgrimage after Mecca and Medina for the Muslims all over the world. The magnificent gateway that leads to the Dargah was constructed by the Nizam of Hyderabad. Invoke the blessings of almighty Allah at the two mosques located within the Dargah Sharief in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India.
Sprawled over a huge area in the heart of Ajmer, the Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti is located at a distance of 4 kilometers from the Ajmer railway station.
Marvel at the aesthetic and stunning white dome that crowns the main tomb. Besides Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti's Dargah there are several other monuments of historic interest located within the Dargah Sharief enclosure. Tour the tenement of Bibi Hafiz Mahal, Begami Dalan that was constructed in the memory of Begum Jahanara, See the Mehfil Khana, Aulia Mosque and the Chillah of Baba Farid।
Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra
Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra is a remarkable structure of Indo-Islamic architecture said to have been built in two and a half days flat।
Tour the Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra and see an exquisite blend of Indo-Islamic architecture. This celebrated mosque located in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India gets its name from the fact that the entire structure was constructed in a period of 2 days under the supervision of Mohammad Ghori.
Built in 1198 A.D., Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra was skillfully designed over an already existing edifice that housed an ancient center of Sanskrit learning. Several pillars and structures located within the Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra were picked up from devasted Hindu and Jain temples.
Read Koranic versus inscribed on the walls of the 7-arched wall located within the Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra. The main façade of the mosque is ornamented with painted yellow arches and the décor on the walls is quite impressive.
The tall tower located within the Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra is carved to perfection and served as the platform for the muezzin to chant prayers. The main prayer hall located within the Adhai Din ka Jhonpra has intricately carved walls that are fashioned in the form of lattices so that streams of sunlight pass through the rectangular panels into the prayer sanctum.
Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra
Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra is a remarkable structure of Indo-Islamic architecture said to have been built in two and a half days flat।
Tour the Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra and see an exquisite blend of Indo-Islamic architecture. This celebrated mosque located in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India gets its name from the fact that the entire structure was constructed in a period of 2 days under the supervision of Mohammad Ghori.
Built in 1198 A.D., Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra was skillfully designed over an already existing edifice that housed an ancient center of Sanskrit learning. Several pillars and structures located within the Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra were picked up from devasted Hindu and Jain temples.
Read Koranic versus inscribed on the walls of the 7-arched wall located within the Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra. The main façade of the mosque is ornamented with painted yellow arches and the décor on the walls is quite impressive.
The tall tower located within the Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra is carved to perfection and served as the platform for the muezzin to chant prayers. The main prayer hall located within the Adhai Din ka Jhonpra has intricately carved walls that are fashioned in the form of lattices so that streams of sunlight pass through the rectangular panels into the prayer sanctum.
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