Ajmer city is situated in a picturesque valley surrounded by Ajay Meru ranges of Aravali hills. The city was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century A.D. Ajmer is an important place of pilgrimage for both Hindus and Muslims. Ajmer city is called as Tirthraj Pushkar whereas Muslims call Ajmer, Ajmer sharif. Major tourist attractions in Ajmer city are Nasiyan (Red) Temple, Anasagar Lake, Dargah Khawaja Sahib, Pushkar, Adhai din ka Jhonpara etc.