The Encyclopedia Americana (1920)/Ajmere

AJMERE, ạj-mēr′, India, capital of the district and province of Ajmere-Merwara, on the Rajputana Railway, 275 miles south of Delhi. Ajmere was founded 145 A. D., and the ancient section is rich in historical interest. The modern city is well laid out with broad streets, fine stores and handsome residences. It is the seat of the Mayo Rajkumar College established in 1875 for the sons of native nobles. Pop. of city, 86,500. Area of province, 2,700 square miles; pop. of province, 501,500.