01. ANCIENT AJMER & ITS HISTORICAL GROWTH

Ajmer is an ancient and beautiful city in Rajsthan. It was founded by Raja Yudhisthir in Samt. 202. Certain historical and political factors are mainly responsible for its growth and development. The different historical names Ajmer was known at different times are Jai-Meare, Haidrag, AaoMear, Jia Nagar and Jalopur. According to various authors, Raja Yodhisthir ruled over it. Raja Yudhisthir, also known as Chatur Bhuja, founded another State formerly known as Nehrula and now called Patan Gujrat. Because Ajmer was a historic city, remarkable for its picturesque situation and its strategic importance, some prominent Kings founded certain spots and developed them. As Raja Jai Pal selected the city spot on the Hill, Raja Visal Deva and Ander San selected Ander Kote, etc.

In short, beginning with Raja Yodhisthir upto Raja Prithvi Raj Chowhan, as many as one hundred and twenty Rajas have ruled over this town during a period of four thousand eight years. Raja Prithviraj Chowhan ruled for 49 years. Then after several battles, heavy bloodshed, it came under the Muslim Kings and Emperors.

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