Rajasthan is one of the most attractive destinations in India for both domestic and international tourists. Situated in the heart of Rajasthan and surrounded by the mountain by all sides, 132 km south-west of Jaipur and 198 km east of Jodhpur one of the most famous tourist destinations of Rajasthan is Ajmer.Ajmer is a place of pilgrimage center for both the Hindus as well as the Muslims. A visit to India is not considered complete without a visit to Ajmer.The history of Ajmer can be traced back to the ancient times, though Ajmer became a politically and strategically important state during the Chauhan domination in the region. The history of Ajmer keeps an important place in Indian history.

The history of Ajmer began when Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan established his capital in his part of Rajasthan in the 7th century A.D. and it was a major center of the chauhan power till 1193 A.D. and that time Ajmer was known as Ajaimeru.When Prithviraj Chauhan lost it to Mohammed Ghauri.Since then, Ajmer became home to many dynasties. The British chose Ajmer for its prestigious Mayo College a school for Indian nobility.

Pushkar Lake, Brahma temple, Dargah Shareef of Khawja Moinuddin Chishti, Taragarh fort, and Anasagar Lake are the most important tourist destinations in Ajmer in the state of Rajasthan. Pushkar is popular for the 14th century hind temple to Brahma, God as the creator of all creation and the Pushkar Lake. This is only temple of Brahma in the world.Pushkar is also famous for its annual Camel fair.The Dargah Sharif is one of the most sacred shrine of the Muslims as well as Hindus. It is recognized as a symbol of secular India. The Anasagar Lake and the Adhai-din-ka-jhnopra, a Jain temple are the most tourist attraction in Ajmer.The history of Ajmer is the history of pious and great smessenger of Allah, Hazart Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, who preached faith and goodness in Ajmer.A lot of people come here from all parts of India to pay their respects to the great soul who worked for the upliftment of the poor. The history of Ajmer reflects a traditionally rich mixed culture that has absorbed good things from the Maratha, Chauhan and Mughal cultures.