Ajmer
Ajmer (pronounced [ədʒmeːr] ⓘ) is one of the major and oldest cities in the Indian state of Rajasthan and the centre of the eponymous Ajmer District. It is located at the centre of Rajasthan. It is also known as heart of Rajasthan. The city was established as "Ajayameru" (translated as "Invincible Hills") by a Chahamana ruler, either Ajayaraja I or Ajayaraja II, and served as their capital until the 12th century CE.
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| Coordinates: 26.4499°N 74.6399°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Ajmer |
| Founded by | Ajayaraja I or Ajayaraja II |
| Named for | Ajayaraja I or Ajayaraja II |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Ajmer Municipal Corporation |
| • Mayor | Braj Lata Hada |
| Area | |
| • City | 55 km2 (21 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 480 m (1,570 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • City | 542,321 |
| • Density | 9,900/km2 (26,000/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 551,101 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 305001 to 305023 |
| Telephone code | 0145, +91145 |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-01 |
| Website | www |
Ajmer is surrounded by the Aravalli Mountains. Ajmer has been a municipality since 1869. Ajmer has been selected as one of the heritage cities for the HRIDAY and Smart City Mission schemes of the Government of India.
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