Ahar Museum Udaipur

Ahar Museum Udaipur Located on the outskirts of Udaipur, Ahar, which looks like a city of tombs, is the cremation ground of the rulers of Mewar. Also a renowned archaeological site, Ahar has 372 cenotaphs of kings and queens of Mewar and was built over 400 years. Nineteen maharanas were cremated here, and the most striking cenotaph is that of Maharana Sangram Singh (1710 to 34). These cenotaphs are made of marble with fine carvings etched into them. The cenotaph of Sangram Singh has 56 pillars with an octagonal dome at the centre supported by eight smaller pillars. Nearby is a small museum with a rare collection of antiques. The archeological museum houses antiques that date back to the 10th century. Some of them include earthen pots, iron objects, etc. There is also a metal figure of Lord Buddha that dates back to the 10th century along with grain pots, skin scrubbers, balls and seals belonging to 1st century BC.

History Of Ahar Cenotaphs
The maharajas built them almost 350 years ago to commemorate Mewar Royalty and the Maharajas who ruled the Mewar kingdom. However, the cenotaphs are memorials to remember them. Historians believe that to commemorate Maharana Amar Singh II in 1710; the Maharajas built the first cenotaph.

Architecture Of The Cenotaphs
The chhatri of Maharana Amar Singh has exquisite carvings. Delicate carvings on the marble reveal the artistry of Medieval architects. Each chhatri has a picture of Shiva. The cenotaph of Maharana Sangram Singh is of very special attraction. It has fifty-six pillars on its porch. Furthermore, centred with an octagonal dome it is held up by eight small pillars.

Udaipur Tourism

Udaipur Tourism that is also popular as ‘Venice of the East’, ‘Kashmir of Rajasthan’, ‘The most romantic city of India’ is the epicenter for performing crafts and arts is the capital of Mewar, the prior princely state. Edged by Aravali’s lush green hills, Udaipur is the beautiful land surrounded by the sapphire water lakes and it is also popularly known as city of Dawn. Architecture of the entire city is flattering and it adorns itself with temples, forts, palaces and hills. This makes it one of the most memorable and enchanting destination that attracts thousands of tourists. Abundance of copper and zinc mines is another fact that adds to the popularity of Udaipur Tourism. From all the major cities of India such as Mumbai, Jaipur, Delhi and Ahmedabad, the city of Udaipur is accessible easily.