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Question
Explain the importance of the following:
Ajmer Sharief Dargah
Solution
Ajmer Sharief Dargah: The dargah of Khwajah Moinuddin Chishti is one of the most revered sites in India not only for the Muslims but also for the people of other faiths, who hold the saint in high esteem. Every year thousands of people visit Ajmer Sharief Dargah to pay reverence at the sanctified dargah. A yearly carnival, known as Urs is held for six days in the honor of the beloved saint.
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