Jaigarh Fort also called the 'Victory Fort' is located at a distance of 15 kms from Jaipur. Named after Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the fort is perched on a cliff and is surrounded by huge battlements with inside walkways. Jaigarh Fort was built in 1726 to bolster up the defense of Amer. One of the most spectacular forts of Jaipur, the Jaigarh Fort is only one of the few fortress and military structures of medieval India that are well preserved. Once used as the treasury of the royal family of Jaipur, the Jaigarh Fort now offers breathtaking views of the Jaipur town and the Amber Fort.

Jaigarh Fort houses several palaces, granary, well-planned cannon foundry, several temples and a tall tower. The major attraction of this fort is the Jaivana, which is the world's largest cannon on wheels. Built in the year 1720, the cannon Jaivana is situated atop a tower, but it was never used. Many say that Jaivana was test-fired once by Jai Singh II and the cannon ball fell about 35 kms on a village. The impact was so great that a lake formed at the spot and many houses collapsed.
Jaipur Fort is known for its water supply system and its storage reservoirs which are engineering marvel. The fort has several wide water channels, which were a part of rainwater harvesting system. There are three underground tanks at the fort, the largest among them could store 60,00,000 gallons of water. With its unique ingenious water supply arrangements the fort could withstand long sieges.

The Dungar Darwaza in the south is the main entrance to the fort. As you will enter through this gate you will get a feel of Rajputana romance. The Awani Darwaza in the east is another entrance to the fort.

The Palace Complex
The Palace complex was built by various rulers over a period of two centuries. Some noteworthy structures within the palace complex are Diwan-E-Aam (Hall of Public Audience), Khilbat Niwas (Commanders' Meeting Hall), the open pillared hall and the Shubhat Niwas (the Meeting hall of Warriors). The Shubhat Niwas houses many things of old times, one can see a few weather-beaten sedan chairs and drums here.

Vijay Garh
Vijay Garh, the fort's armoury is the most important part of the Jaigarh Fort. The armoury has an interesting collection of treasury lock with five keys, big wine and oil jars. In addition it has a huge collection of swords, shields, guns, muskets and a 50 kg cannon ball. The 1681 map of Amber is worth a look here.

Museum
The artefacts museum tells the story of the Jaigarh Fort. The museum has a big collection of photographs and paintings of Maharajas, royalty, buildings and processions. One can see the photographs of Sawai Bhawani Singh and Major General Man Singh II, the Maharajas of Jaipur. Other attractions are old coins, a 16th century coin container, a balance for measuring explosives, a circular pack of cards besides many other relics of the past.

Diya Burj
The seven-storeyed Diya Burj is the highest point in Jaigarh. Diya Burj or the turret of lamps offers the panoramic view of the Jaipur city.

Temples
Jaigarh Fort houses the 10th century Shri Ram Hari Har Temple and the 12 th century Kal Bhairava Temple. The Shri Ram Hari Har Temple has the images of

Lord Rama, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.

Visiting Hours
9.30 a.m to 16.45 p.m.

Entrance Fee
Rs 15 for Indian tourists, Rs. 20 for Foreign tourists and Rs. 10 for students.