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Built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the Jaigarh Fort
in Jaipur served as a military sentinel for the main
Jaipur City. The main reason for the construction of
the Jaigarh Fort was to bolster the defense of Amber.
Impressive, imposing and formidable, the Jaigarh Fort
was near invincible. Feel a strange thrill as you see
the mighty battlements and imposing turrets of the Jaigarh
Fort located atop a sandstone hillock, overlooking the
entire Jaipur city like a proud benevolent mother who
when need arose was capable of thwarting attacks with
intense military might.
An excellent illustration of Rajputana engineering
skill, the Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur is known for its innovative
water harvesting and storage system. Though not very
ornamental the Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur effectively served
the purpose for which it was constructed and that was
to guard Jaipur against enemy attacks.
The Diwar Bhurj or the watchtowers located on the outer
walls of the Jaigarh Fort offer sweeping vistas of the
brilliant yet rustic Pink City. The massive outer walls
at Jaigarh are completely crenellated and were well
equipped to handle enemy attacks. See the Jaivahana
that is the largest wheeled military cannon in the world.
Marvel at the massive granary and the well-stocked
royal armory while on your Jaigarh tours. The museum
located within the Jaigarh Fort displays a wide variety
of royal household items, artifacts, royal armor and
clothes worn by the royal family.
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Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. For details
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