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Introduction to Shopping In Ajmer:
Originally the abode of the Bhil and Mina tribes, Rajasthan is best known and etched in the history of India, for its Rajput kings. Divided into warring clans the Rajputs were the knightly race saluted for their gallantry and martial prowess. For Rajput kings were said never to receive a wound on their back in a battlefield. It was their custom to face the enemy and kill him. The Rajput women performed Jauhar- voluntary death on a pyre on the defeat of their king in order to save themselves from dishonor at the hands of the plundering enemy forces. These colorful people- the Rajputs have left behind a legacy of an indigenous music and craft, spicy food and their patronage for art an architecture, which accounts for the masterpieces in masonry strewn all over the states in the shape of exquisite palace, fortresses and artificial lakes. Ajmer, the home to Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti's tomb is considered to be among the most important Muslim pilgrimages in the country. Shopping in Ajmer can be a truly rewarding experience.
Wares on Display
While shopping in Ajmer, watch out for articles that reflect a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal traditions. Below is a list articles you can look for in the streets and shops of Ajmer:
• Ittar – the traditional Mughal perfume
• Metal art work
• Brass showpieces with Minakari work
• Silver souvenirs
• Block printed fabric
• Tie and dye clothes
• Leather belts
• Hand embroidered cloth bags
The annual Ajaymeru Udyog Crafts Fair organized every year in the month of January is the ideal place to take home amazing articles at bargain price. The authenticity and quality of the wares are also ensured at this fair.
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