India Mint Stamp
Lokith Philately
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Rajasthan
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Rajasthan
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Date of issue: 09.06.2010
Date of issue: 09.06.2010
Pin code: 305001
Pin code: 305001
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Ajmer
PO Name: Ajmer
Description: Ajmer is a city in Rajasthan surrounded by the Aravalli Mountains was founded by Ajayraj Singh Chauhan in the late 7th century. Prithviraj Ill of the same dynasty, known as Prithviraj Chauhan (1149-1192 AD), his father Someshwar Chauhan a powerful king of Ajmer. Prithviraj has been talented since childhood. After the death of his father, he took over the throne of Ajmer at the age of 13. At that time his grandfather was the ruler of Delhi. He was very impressed by Prithviraj's courage and bravery. He also handed over the throne of Delhi to Prithviraj. Emperor Prithviraj was one of the most famous Rajput kings in Indian history and ruled over the whole of North India. He had a powerful army. At that time he fell in love with Samyogita, the daughter of King Jaichand of Kannauj and kidnapped her from Swayamvar and married her. This led to enmity between him and Jaichand.
Description: Ajmer is a city in Rajasthan surrounded by the Aravalli Mountains was founded by Ajayraj Singh Chauhan in the late 7th century. Prithviraj Ill of the same dynasty, known as Prithviraj Chauhan (1149-1192 AD), his father Someshwar Chauhan a powerful king of Ajmer. Prithviraj has been talented since childhood. After the death of his father, he took over the throne of Ajmer at the age of 13. At that time his grandfather was the ruler of Delhi. He was very impressed by Prithviraj's courage and bravery. He also handed over the throne of Delhi to Prithviraj. Emperor Prithviraj was one of the most famous Rajput kings in Indian history and ruled over the whole of North India. He had a powerful army. At that time he fell in love with Samyogita, the daughter of King Jaichand of Kannauj and kidnapped her from Swayamvar and married her. This led to enmity between him and Jaichand.
His childhood friend Chandrabardai was a poet and writer. He has written the epic 'Prithviraj Raso' on him. In 1191 Muhammad Ghori fought with Emperor Prithviraj but Ghori defeated him 17 times and pardoned him. On the 18th time, Ghori defeated the emperor with the help of Jaichand and captured him. As punishment, Ghori gouged out Prithviraj's eyes. When Prithviraj's last wish was asked before death, he wished to perform the Art of shabdbhedi arrow. Ghori allowed the art to be performed. Prithviraj and Chandbardai had already made a plan to kill Muhammad Ghori. Then Chandbardai recited a couplet which he recited to signal and as soon as Ghori said 'wah', the blind Prithviraj killed Ghori with his arrow. After this Prithviraj Chauhan and Chandbardai killed each other. Hearing the news of the king's death, his wife Sanyogita gave up her life.
His childhood friend Chandrabardai was a poet and writer. He has written the epic 'Prithviraj Raso' on him. In 1191 Muhammad Ghori fought with Emperor Prithviraj but Ghori defeated him 17 times and pardoned him. On the 18th time, Ghori defeated the emperor with the help of Jaichand and captured him. As punishment, Ghori gouged out Prithviraj's eyes. When Prithviraj's last wish was asked before death, he wished to perform the Art of shabdbhedi arrow. Ghori allowed the art to be performed. Prithviraj and Chandbardai had already made a plan to kill Muhammad Ghori. Then Chandbardai recited a couplet which he recited to signal and as soon as Ghori said 'wah', the blind Prithviraj killed Ghori with his arrow. After this Prithviraj Chauhan and Chandbardai killed each other. Hearing the news of the king's death, his wife Sanyogita gave up her life.