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Foy Sagar
Foy Sagar is a picturesque artificial lake named after the engineer for who created it under a famine relief project. |
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Ana Sagar
This artificial lake was created by damming the river Luni.On its bank are the fine parks, the Dault Bagh and Subhash Bagh, with a series of marble pavilions that were erected in 1637 by Emperor Shah Jahan. There is an island in the center of the lake which is accessible by boats or water scooter. Boats and water scooters could be hired from the east side of the Dault Bagh. It is a famous place for evening stroll. |
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Akbar's Palace
Back in the city, near the railway station, this fort was built by Akbar in 1570 and today houses the Ajmer Museum . Exhibits in limited collection of this museum include old weapons , miniature paintings, ancient rock inscriptions and stone sculptures that date back to the 8 th century AD.
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Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra
Beyond the Dargah, on the outskirts of town, are the ruins of Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra mosque. According to legend its construction, in 1153, took just 2 and a 1/2 days. (Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra means '2 and a 1/2 day building'). Others believe it was named after a festival that lasted for 2 and a 1/2 days . |
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