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Ajmer Sharif Dargah

Ajmer Sharif Dargah, a sacred Sufi shrine in Ajmer, India, dedicated to Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.

Sakshi Gupta Published On November 30th, 2024 Leave a comment

Historical Background of Ajmer Sharif Dargah

It is the final resting place of the Sufi saint, Moinuddin Chishti located at Ajmer, Rajasthan.
About Moinuddin Chishti:
- Moinuddin Chishti was a 13th-century Sufi saint and philosopher.
- He was born in 1141 CE in Sistan (modern-day Iran/Afghanistan region).
- He arrived in Delhi during the reign of Sultan Iltutmish (1236).
Construction of the Dargah:
- Original Shrine: Constructed by Sultan Ghiyasuddin Khilji of the Malwa Sultanate in the early 15th century.
- Mughal Patronage:
  - Akbar: Made annual pilgrimages to the dargah.
  - Shah Jahan: Added the white marble mosque (Shah Jahan’s Mosque) in 1637.

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