Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra

Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra is a mosque located in Ajmer, Rajasthan and is considered as one of India's oldest Mosques present till date. This mosque originally was a Saraswati Temple and a Sanskrit college, but during the Tarain Battle and the invasion, the temple and the college were destroyed and then were converted into a Mosque. The mosque was founded in the 1192 CE by Muhammad Ghori. There are different meanings behind the name 'Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra', some say due to the fact that the mosque was constructed within 2 and a half days, the name was decided as Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra. But there are people, especially the Sufi's who claim that the name 'Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra' refers to the temporary life of a human on earth.

The Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra Mosque was built according to the Mamluk dynasty architecture and was built out of the remaining materials of the Saraswati temple and the Sanskrit college. Therefore there were a few features of Hindu and Jain religion here and there but the gods and goddesses were removed from the remaining materials. Till 1947, i.e. when India got the Independence, 'Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra' was used as a mosque and was later taken over by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) who are protecting and maintaining the Mosque in the city.

History
This place was a Sanskrit college with a Saraswathi temple in it. The same was converted into a mosque by Qutb-ud-din-aibak in 1192 CE. The orders to convert this into a mosque were given by Muhammad Ghori after he defeated Prithvi Raj Chauhan of the Chauhan dynasty. When Iltutmish came to power in Delhi in 1213 CE he further beautified the structure.
Many archaeologists have found previous architectural structures and sculptures of the temple around some areas of the mosque that prove the existence of a Hindu temple in ancient times. The features of the building still include Hindu and Jain architecture.

Ajmer Tourism

Ajmer Tourism is one of those cities in Rajasthan that offers a trip back to ancient times. Surrounded by the magnificent Aravali Mountains, this city is situated in the northwestern region of India. With a plethora of medieval architecture and pilgrimage sites, Ajmer is engulfed with a historic vibe. It is also home to many museums, something that really brings a boost to Ajmer tourism. The forts and palaces situated here make for an astounding tourist location. This place is the eye candy of many histories and architecture enthusiasts. Anyone with a heart for ancient and royal should definitely plan to spend a few days in Ajmer. Ana Sagar Lake, the shrine of Garib Nawaz, Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Ajmer Government Museum, Indo-Saracenic–style Mayo College are some of the most intriguing places to visit in Ajmer.