Taragarh Fort

Taragarh is the main hill looming over the city of Ajmer. The fort on top of this hill dates back to at least 11th century AD and came to be known as Taragarh fort. During the Mughal and Sultanate period, there were many wars that were fought here and the fort served as a key military base. During the British period, fort was dismantled and it served as a sanatorium for British troops. Now it is known for the dargah of Miran Shah, a governor who was killed in one of these wars at the hands of Rajput warriors. He is refereed to as shaheed and it is his mazaar that many pilgrims come to visit. This is Ajmer’s little hiking spot. You can reach the top of the hill by taking a road behind the dargah of Moinuddin Chisti in Ajmer city. The hike is a bit steep and may take 60 to 90 minutes to complete. For those who do not walk to hike, a winding road goes around the hill almost till the top, which you can drive on. The view from the hill makes a visit to Taragarh fort worthwhile. You can see the fortifications here and there on the hill, especially while going up. The bird’s eye view of the city below is a vantage point that stays in your memory.