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Adhai-din-ka-jhonpra
It is a remarkable structure, a masterpiece of
Indo-Islamic architecture located on the outskirts, of
the city, just beyond the Dargah. As the legend goes,
its construction took two and a half days (Adhai-Din) to
complete. It was originally a Sanskrit college, built
within a temple. In 1193 A.D. Mohhamed Ghauri conquered
Ajmer and converted the building into a mosque by adding
a seven arched wall in front of the
pillared hall in just two-and-half days (adhai-din) and hence
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Other Attractions in Ajmer
Ajmer also has a Jain Temple, Nasiyan Temple in red color
built in 1865. The wooden gilt in the double storeyed hall
exhibits images from the Jain mythology, describing the
ancient Jain concepts. Ajmer is blessed with lakes - Ana Sagar
Lake, built between 1135-1150 AD by damming the river Luni.
This artificial lake is bounded by hills and on its bank is a
beautiful park - the Dault Bagh, making this place one fine
spot for strolling in the morning and evening. Foy Sagar is
just 5 kms from the town and 3 kms further up the valley from
Ana Sagar Lake. Built during a famine relief programme it is
named after the engineer responsible for its construction, the
picturesque lake offers spectacular views form the hill.
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