Who is Dargha Ajmer?
Moinuddin Chishti
Ajmer Sharif Dargah (also Ajmer Dargah, Ajmer Sharif or Dargah Sharif) is a Sufi tomb (dargah) of the revered Sufi saint, Moinuddin Chishti, located at Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. The shrine has Chishti’s grave (Maqbara).
Where was Prithviraj buried?
AMRITSAR: With just around 200 Hindus and Sikhs left in Afghanistan, a drive has been initiated to demand return of the remains of Rajput king Prithviraj Chauhan buried on the outskirts of the Afghan city of Ghazni and give him a decent funeral in India.
Why was Ajmer dargah built?
Interestingly, Ajmer Sharif Dargah was built during the rule of the Mughal Empire by the ruler Humayun. Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti was an extremely pious saint who had devoted himself to alleviating the poor. The idea behind him doing this was to educate the masses about the importance of selfless service.
Why do HIndus go to Dargahs?
HIndus do not go to mosques, Muslims do not go to temples, but both go to dargahs. Thus dargahs unite all communities, and I love whatever unites. They believe that going to a dargah is worshipping the grave of the sufi saint, whereas Islam permits worship of only Allah.
When did Ajmer get its name?
Historian Dasharatha Sharma notes that the earliest mention of the city’s name occurs in Palha’s Pattavali, which was copied in 1113 CE (1170 VS) at Dhara. This suggests that Ajmer was founded sometime before 1113 CE.
Where is Ajmer located in Rajasthan?
It is located at the centre of Rajasthan and is an important tourist spot. According to the 2011 census, Ajmer had a population of 542,321 in the city, 551,101 including its suburbs.
What happened in Ajmer on 11th October 2007?
On 11 October 2007, an explosion occurred in Dargah Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti’s courtyard in Ajmer in Rajasthan. It was the holy fasting period of Ramazan and evening prayers had just ended. A crowd had gathered at the courtyard to break their fast.
Who was the vice president of Ajmer Indian National Congress (INC)?
Nafis Chishty was the vice-president of Ajmer Indian National Congress (INC) and Anwar Chishty was the joint secretary of INC. Eight were convicted for life and 4 among them were later acquitted in 2001.