Jaipur : Rajasthan is known across the world for its culture and traditions. Every year a large number of people come from far and wide to see the beauty of this place. Apart from food and lifestyle, this state is also known for its forts and palaces. Jaigarh Fort is an ancient and historical building which is famous for many reasons. It is believed that the world’s largest cannon is kept in this fort, which is known as Jaiban Canyon. This fort was built by Maharaja Swai Jai Singh II (1880-1922). Located just 15 kilometers from Jaipur, this fort has always been a center of attraction among tourists. This formidable fort was built in the early 18th century to protect Amer Fort from enemy attacks. As grand as this fort built on a hill called Cheel Ka Tila is, its history is equally interesting. Let us know the rich history of Jaigarh Fort-
History of Jaigarh Fort
Talking about its history, it is said that during the Mughal period, this fort was the main artillery of the rulers here. Apart from this, it was also a place to store weapons and other items used in war. This fort, which reflects the history and culture of Rajasthan, is also known as ‘Vijay Fort’. Its structure and design will give you a glimpse of medieval India. Situated at an altitude of several hundred meters above sea level, this fort is surrounded by massive walls and is connected to Amer Fort by tunnels.
Endless Walls of Jaigarh Fort
The special thing about this fort is that no matter where you are in Amer, one thing that you can see from anywhere is the huge red walls of Jaigarh Fort. The walls, originally made of sandstone, cover an area of 3 km. Another special thing about this fort is that it has the largest wheeled cannon ever made in the world. This cannon was manufactured in this fort. However, despite its large size, it was never used during any battle.
Immense treasure is hidden in the fort
The water tank located behind the cannon present in this fort is still considered mysterious. This tank is very big. This water tank remained a topic of discussion not only in the first century but also in the 20th century. It is believed that the Kachwaha dynasty used this fort to protect their treasure. Many historians believe that there is a chamber beneath this tank located in this fort, where the treasure looted by Maharaja Man Singh from various princely states of Afghanistan and India was hidden.
