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Jaigarh Fort
Location : 15 kilometers from Jaipur, Rajasthan
Highlight : The world's largest cannon on wheels
Best Time to Visit : October to March
The Jaigarh Fort of Rajasthan is located at a distance of around 15
kilometers from the center of Jaipur. It is situated 400 feet above the
Amber Fort. The Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur is also known as the Fort of
Victory. It is a massive fort that has been preserved and maintained
well and has bravely faced the tempests of time. The Jaigarh fort was
built between the 15th and 18th Century. The main entrance is called
Dungar Darwaza and it is a magnificent structure that is sure to leave
you breathless. So while in Rajasthan, do visit the Jaigarh Fort that is
a symbol of the rich historical legacy of Jaipur.
One of the main attractions of Jaigarh Fort is the Jaivan. It is
believed to be the biggest cannon on wheels in the world. It is very
powerful but (thankfully!) has not been used in any war. It is believed
that once a cannon ball was test fired from Jaivan and it landed at a
distance of around 38 kilometers. The impact, they say was so powerful
that a Lake was formed! Also, some villages located in Jaipur were
completely destroyed due to the impact there! The man who fired the
cannon died instantly and it was never touched again in future.
The Fort houses a museum that has a collection of ancient coins,
puppets and photographs of the rulers of Rajasthan. The fort also has an
underground water tank, which has a capacity to store 60, 00,000 gallons
of water. It is said that the rulers buried vast amounts of treasure at
the bottom of this tank. However, nothing was found when government
officials went to check it. The tank is now open for public viewing. The
fort also has provisions for rainwater harvesting with many channels dug
all around the fort that lead to the underground water tank. The bird's
eye view from the high fort walls is enough to keep you mesmerized for
hours together.
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