Ajmer, a city on the hit list of terrorist

Ajmer is a city in the state of Rajasthan and is always in news for the famous Ajmer Sharif. The city is located 135 kilometers west to Pink city Jaipur. The famous city is situated in on the lower slopes of Tārāga’h Hill, in the Aravalli Range.

It is situated almost in the heart of the state of Rajasthan. To the north of Ajmer is a large artificial lake, called Anasagar, adorned with a marble structure called Baradari. Ajmer is an ancient crowded city with modern developments in the outskirts.

Media always gives importance to Ajmer news as it has a population of more than 5 lakh. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Ajmer news is significant as the city has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 56% of the males and 44% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Ajmer news is also important as the city is trade centre for manufactured goods including wool textiles, hosiery, shoes, soap, and pharmaceuticals.

Ajmer new carry importance as it is a hub for poultry farming. A major source of income for the urban farmers of Ajmer is poultry farming. Ajmer is well connected with the national highway and is only 135 km (84 mi) from the Jaipur International Airport at Jaipur which has daily flights to Delhi, Bombay, Chennai, Indore, Pune, etc.

Ajmer hindi news can be read on famous daily like Rajasthan Patrika, Dainik Bhaskar, Navbharta Times and other hindi news papers.

Ajmer has remained on the list of terrorist for. Several people were killed during the 2010 blast near ajmer Dargah. Initial investigation maintained that hindu outfit was responsible for the Ajmer blast. The case at present is being investigated by National Investigation agency.

On March 28, Ajmer hit national headlines after a blast near a bus stand. The blast occurred 12 hours after Union minister of state for communications and information technology and MP from Ajmer parliamentary constituency Sachin Pilot held a meeting with villagers 

After investigation it was found that the blast was caused by a leakage in LPG cylinders being used in shops.

Ajmer is considered as a city that symbolizes unity in diversity. Among the places of interest in Ajmer is Dargāh Sharīf of Khwāja Mu'īnuddīn Chishtī. It is situated at the foot of the Tārāgaṛh hill, and consists of several white marble buildings arranged around two courtyards, including a massive gate donated by the Nizām of Hyderabad, a mosque donated by the Mughal emperor Shāh Jahān, the Akbarī Mosque, and the domed tomb of the saint.

Ajmer was founded in the late seventh century by Dushyant Chauhan. In 1509 Ajmer became a source of contention between the Maharajas of Mewar and Marwar, and was ultimately conquered by the Marwar ruler in 1532. Ajmer was conquered by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1559. It continued to be in the hands of the Mughals, with occasional revolts, until 1770, when it was sold to the Marathas.

After independence in 1947, Ajmer retained its position as a centrally administrated state under a Chief Commissioner for some time. Ajmer was eventually merged with the State of Rajasthan.