Ajmer: Historical and Descriptive

The historical part of the book narrates the dynasties of the Chauhan, Mughal, Rathore, Mahratta and British rulers of Ajmer in their chronological order with first hand informations. The last two chapters of this book are written about Pushkar and Merwara. They are co-related with the history of Ajmer and are useful as well as beneficial in giving the comprehensive and complete shape to the subject. The writer has shown his originality in establishing the historical facts with his intelligence in lucid style. It is encyclopaedic in its range and serves the purpose of quenching the thirst of those readers who are deeply interested to know more and more about the history of Ajmer. The research scholars may also he benefitted with its extensive bibliography, references and illustrated inscriptions. The book analyses the general situation, condition and circumstances prevailing in Rajasthan during the described period. It points out the political importance and chivalrous achievements of erstwhile states of Rajasthan also which have played an eminent role in making the history of Ajmer from time to time. The present revised edition of the book has been illuminated with newly added historical facts about Ajmer. It supersedes the other publications in its field. The volume has grown in more its size and dimensions than the first edition published in 1911 due to the advancement of the subject knowledge. The writer has made it more valuable and thought-provoking piece of his research work. It deserves all kinds of appreciation in its attractive form of publication.