AJMERE

[s. 29] : A territory in Rajputana, India, governed by a Chief Commi ioner, appointed by the Governor General of India. Its area, including the district of Merwara, which forms its southern portion, is only 2,711 square miles, and its population (1901), 476,912. Hinduism is the prevailing religion. Mohammedans are also found and a small number of Christians. The language is Hindu stan i. The province adjoins the Rajputana desert, has a limited rainfall and is subject to destructive famines. Mi ionary work is carried on in Ajmere by the CMS, the UFS and the ME. The whole number of places occupied as stations by these societies is four. 29