Location of Ahar Cenotaphs and Museum, History of Ahar Cenotaphs and Museum, Architecture of Ahar Cenotaphs and Museum, Attractions of Ahar Cenotaphs and Museum, Visiting hours in Ahar Cenotaphs and Museum.
Location of Ahar Cenotaphs and Museum:
These Cenotaphs and Museum are located at a distance of 3 Km East of Udaipur City in town Ahar, District Udaipur, Rajasthan.
History of Ahar Cenotaphs and Museum:
The town Ahar was the ancient Capital of the Sisodia Rajputs rulers. About 4000 years back, the town of Ahar was inhabited by Harappan civilization known as Tambavati Nagri of Tamravats. In 950 A.D., a new town was founded here by Rawal Allat of Mewar.
Today, Ahar is an important archaeological site and is a must visit place for the archaeologists and for those interested in the history of the region.
Architecture & Attractions of Ahar Cenotaphs and Museum:
Several excavations by the State Archaeological Department at this place have revealed the remains of the Chalcolithic era in Rajasthan dating back to nearly 3750 years, ancient Temples dating back to the 10th Century A.D., many sculptures and coins. The four Jain Temples, which are said to be more than 1000 years old, are still in good condition and are known for their intricate carvings.
The Place also has a cluster of the royal cenotaphs, built in marble, commemorating the Maharanas of Mewar who were cremated here. These cenotaphs are finely carved with beautiful artwork, are 19 in number and are surrounded by a boundary wall. Each cenotaph has an image of Lord Shiva and a stone portraying the ruler and his wives who had committed sati. The most impressive cenotaph is that Maharana Amar Singh II, who reigned from 1597 to 1620 A.D. It is huge in size, is beautifully carved, has embellished domes and arches, has an image of Lord Shiva, and a sculpture of the Maharana with his wives.
The cenotaph of Maharana Sangram Singh II, who was cremated here along with his 21 wives, has 56 pillars in its porch and an octagonal dome supported by another 8 small pillars in the centre. The most recent cenotaph is that of Maharana Swaroop Singh (1842-1861 A.D.) which was built in 1861 A.D.
The Museum was established in the year 1961-1962 to depict the 4000 years old Ahar Civilization. The Museum has an impressive and rare collection of antiquities like earthen pottery, iron objects and other art items like skin scrubber, animal figures, grain pot, stone weights, seals, terracotta toys and a huge earthen pot excavated from the Dhulkot mount. Some items date back to 1700 B.C., while the most prized possession of the Museum is a metal figure of Buddha belonging to the 10th Century A.D.
Visiting Hours in Ahar Cenotaphs and Museum:
The Museum remains open on all days except Fridays and National holidays from 10.00 A.M. to 4.30 P.M.
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