Adhai Din Ka Jhopra

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.

Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra History
The Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra built by Qutb-ud-Din-Aibak in AD 1199. The structure underwent an elaborate construction process and was also adorned and beautified by others in the years to come. The mosque is famous for its beautiful architecture and calligraphic inscriptions. The area of the mosque to date is used for worship.

How to reach Adhai din ka Jhonpra in Ajmer
By Airway : Kishangarh Airport is the nearest airport with 33 km of distance to reach this mousque. Another option is Jaipur Airport with 137 km of distance to reach this place.
By Railway : Ajmer Junction is the nearest railway station with 1 km of distance to this place. Nasirabad Railway station is the second nearest option with 24 km of distance to reach the religious place.
By Roadway : Adhai Din Ka Jhopra is located on NH 58 in Ajmer city and you can reach here by Bus, Taxi, & Trains. You also take a rental car or bike to explore this city in your own way.