Ahar Cenotaphs
Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001
Phone : 0294 247 0004
The Ahar Cenotaphs are a group of royal cenotaphs located in Ahar, about 2 km east of Udaipur, in Rajasthan, India. The site contains more than 250 cenotaphs of the maharajas of Mewar that were built over approximately 350 years. There are 19 Chhatris that commemorate the 19 maharajas who were cremated here.
Source : Wikipedia
These memorial monuments have striking columns raised on big platforms sheltered by of arched roofs. The cenotaph which is dedicated to Maharana Amar Singh is most arresting. The other cenotaphs include cenotaph dedicated to Maharana Sangram Singh, Swaroop Singh, Shambhu Singh, Fateh Singh, Bhupal Singh, Bhagwat Singh Mewar and Sajjan Singh. These cenotaphs are made out of marble and possess the finest carvings. The cenotaph of Maharaha Sangram Singh is another attraction that has fifty-six pillars in its porch. It possess octagonal dome in its centre with the support of eight small pillars. In 1734, Maharana Sangram Singh was cremated here with his twenty-one wives.
Ahar Archeological Museum
Archeological Museum in Ahar is another attraction that is gaining popularity these days. Ahar museum is made to preserve the excavated items of the ancient period by the Government. This museum houses an unusual assortment of antiques that dates back to the 10th century. Here you can see earthen pots, iron objects and other artifacts that used to be part of the lifestyle of primordial people. The museum doesn’t comprise many things, but these unusual things are really worth seeing.
Source : udaipur.org.uk
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Visiting hours : 10.00AM to 04.30PM, Closed on Fridays
Entry fee : Rs.3/- per person
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