Ajmer is an oasis wrapped in the green hills. The city was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century. Today, Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage centre for the Hindus as well as Muslims of all around the world. Especially famous is the Dargah Sharif-tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, draws piligrams and devotees from all parts of the Islamic world.
The Dargah Sharif Ajmer(दरगाह शरीफ़ अजमेर) is the burial place of the Muslim saint Khwaja MoinuddinChishti. In the heart of the city is the tomb of Saint MoihuddinChishti (1142-1256).
Every year many number of Muslims and pilgrims of other faiths come to visit the Ajmer shariiph Dargah। The death anniversary of Moinuddin Chishti, is decorated as a Urs, In the day of Urs the number of visiting devotees goes up into lakhs. The days of Urs attract pilgrims not only from India, but from other countries also like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Irak etc. It is said that whoever visits the Dargah Sharif in Rajasthan doesn't leave the place empty handed. The all the wishes of every visitor get fulfilled.
The many Mughal rulers got the Dargah constructed over a period of time. The Dargah bazaar is the main point for entry to the dargah. The silver doors of the Dargah are exquisitely carved. Covering the grave of the saint, is a silver railing and a partial marble screen. There are also separate prayer rooms for men and women.
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