House of world's largest cannon on the wheels -Jaigarh Fort, Rajasthan

Want to know what is so special about the strongest monument of Jaipur -The Jaigarh Fort? Visit the Pink City of India. For your convenience, there are ample of hotels in Jaipur near railway station. This magnificent royal construction is located at a distance of just 12 km from Jaipur. Let’s have a look at some of the interesting facts about this mesmerizing monument.

• About the Fort:  The Jaigarh Fort is a spectacular palatial structure situated on the ‘Cheel ka Teela’ hills which resembles a piece of jewel on a crown. It was built in the year 1726 by Sawai Jaisingh ll to guard the Amer Fort and the entire region. Located at a height of 500 feet above sea level it was also considered as a storehouse of all the war armours, cannons, arms and ammunition.
• The architecture of the Fort:  This royal structure is a symbol of the medieval construction style and is filled with stunning interiors. It is made up of thick walls of red sandstone and is spread over 3 km. This fort is connected to the Amer Fort with the subterranean passage. There is a Persian style garden, assembly hall, museum, armoury, Laxmi Vilas, Lalit Mandir, Aram Mandir and the Villas Mandir.
• Jaivana Cannon: It is the largest wheeled cannon in the world. This 50-tonne cannon rests on 6 massive wheels. Four pairs of bulls rotated the gear system. About 100 kg of gunpowder fired a shot ball weighing 50 kgs. The design of cannon is floral with an elephant resting on the tip of the barrel and a pair of peacocks are carved in the centre. This giant weapon was used only once for trial but was never a part of a war.
• Rain harvesting system: It is excellent in design and is still being used at the Fort. Since the Fort is situated at an elevation, water scarcity was a major problem and in order to solve this issue, three water tanks with the capacity of 60 lacs gallons of water were constructed along with many wide water channels.
• How to reach: Jaigarh Fort can be reached from Jaipur easily via road. Even, if your stay is in a hotel near Jaipur Airport you can take a cab, auto rickshaw or a bus. If you visit Amer Fort first then, there is a connecting path of around 1 km from Amer Fort to Jaigarh Fort. Use this steep path to see the panoramic view of Aravali range, Amer Fort and Maotha lake.
• Entry fee and timings: This palace is open from 9:30 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. and fee for Indian Nationals is Rs 70/- and for foreigners is Rs 150/-. It takes approximately one hour to visit the Fort. The best time to visit this fort is between October and March as the weather is quite pleasant during this time.

The Spectacular monument with its wonderful architecture and engineering makes it a worthwhile visit.

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