
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.