First Principles IASlearning from first principles

Ajmer through time

Rajasthan

  1. Theme M2 · 711 to 1186 CE

    The advent of Islam and the first Turkish invasion

    The Chahamana capital, near which Arnoraja defeated a Turkish force; the Ana Sagar lake is tied to that victory

  2. Theme 12c · 900 to 1200 CE

    The Rajput kingdoms

    The Chahamana capital and Prithviraj III's base

  3. Theme M3 · 1150 to 1210 CE

    The second Turkish invasion and the Rajput kingdoms

    Founded by Ajayaraja early in the twelfth century; Prithviraj III's capital, held by Aibak against Hariraja's revolt

  4. Theme M9 · 1200 to 1700 CE

    The Bhakti and Sufi movements

    Moinuddin Chishti's dargah, the most visited shrine in India, to which Akbar went on foot

  5. Theme M8a · 1526 to 1707 CE

    The Mughal empire: the emperors

    Where Sir Thomas Roe had his first audience with Jahangir, on 10 January 1616