Rajasthan News Desk !! Rajasthan is known all over the world for its culture and traditions. Every year people come in large numbers from far and wide to see the beauty here. This state is also known for its food, lifestyle and forts and palaces. One of these ancient and historical buildings is Jaigarh Fort, which is famous for many reasons. It is believed that this fort has the world’s largest cannon known as Jaiban Cannon. This fort was built by Maharaja Swai Jai Singh II (1880-1922). Situated 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 the Amer Fort from enemy attacks. Built on a hill called Cheel ka Tila, this fort is as magnificent as its history. Let’s 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 used to be a major artillery of the rulers here. It was also a place to store weapons and other war related items. This fort, which reflects the history and culture of Rajasthan, is also known as ‘Vijay Durg’. Its structure and design will give you a glimpse of medieval India. Located several hundred feet above sea level, the fort is surrounded by huge walls and is connected to the Amer Fort by tunnels.
Endless walls of Jaigarh Fort
The special thing about this fort is that wherever you are in America, one thing you can see from anywhere is the huge red walls of Jaigarh Fort. Originally made of sandstone, these walls cover an area of 3 km. Another special thing about this fort is that it has the world’s largest wheeled cannon ever made. This cannon was built in this fort. However, despite its large size, it was never used during any war.
A big treasure is hidden in the fort
The water pond located behind the cannon in this fort is still considered mysterious. This tank is very large in size. This water tank was a topic of discussion not only in the early centuries but also in the 20th century. It is believed that the Kachwaha dynasty used this fort to store their treasure. Many historians believe that there is a chamber under this tank located in this fort, where the treasure looted by Maharaja Man Singh from Afghanistan and various princely states of India was hidden. However, there is no definite information yet whether Mansingh’s treasure is present in the fort or not and if the treasure is present, is it still hidden in the fort of Jaigarh or has it been taken out?
