Jaigarh Fort
Jaipur
Jaigarh Fort is located
on the top of the hill,
by the name of Cheel ka
Teela (Hill of Eagles).
Jaigarh Fort is also
known as the 'Victory
Fort', located at a
comfortable distance of
15kms from Jaipur.
Jaigarh Fort is
considered as one of the
spectacular forts in
India. This Fort is on
top of the hill, while
Amber Fort is at the
bottom. Many people
regard the two as one
complex however both of
them are well connected
with well guarded
passages. Jaigarh Fort
positioned centrally in
the thorn-scrub hill,
leaves a stern impact on
the spectator at once.
Jaigarh Fort was made to
tighten the security of
Jaipur and Amber. Due to
this fact, one may not
find this fort as
artistic as other forts
and palaces, but it
certainly has its own
charm. The Fort has many
structures of medieval
India, which are worth
exploring. It has
several palaces,
granary, well-planned
cannon foundry, several
temples and a tall
tower. Jaigarh Fort used
to serve as the center
of artillery production
for the Rajputs.
The highlight of this
Fort is the massive
cannon by the name of
Jaivan, which was made
in the same production
house. Jaivan, the
cannon, is believed to
be the largest cannon in
the World and the main
attraction of the
Jaigarh Fort. The Fort
discloses the mastery
over architecture of the
former age. Jaigarh Fort
has many wide water
channels, which were a
part of a rainwater
harvesting system. The
Fort also has 3
underground tanks, the
largest one of which can
store 60, 00,000 gallons
of water. One can plan
to visit the armory and
museum, which are worth
seeing.
The museum has a
remarkable collection of
coins, puppets,
photographs of the royal
kings, buildings,
processions and even a
circular pack of cards
besides many other
remnants of the past.
The armory has numerous
swords, shields, guns,
muskets and even a 50 kg
cannon ball, which would
take you back to the
gallantry days of the
Kings. One can also see
a few weather beaten
sedan chairs and drums
at the Shubhat Niwas or
the Meeting Hall of
Warriors. Above all, the
Fort offers a wonderful
view of the city below.
Jaigarh Fort is a
perfect destination for
a traveler, interested
in the majestic past of
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