Jaigarh

Jaigarh Fort, commonly known as Jaigarh Fort or Victory Fort, is an 18th-century fortress perched on the hills above the Amber Fort and Maota Lake in the Jaipur district of Rajasthan, India. Located on the Aravalli range, the fort overlooks the Amer/Amber area and formed part of the defensive system guarding the royal capital.

Construction of Jaigarh Fort began in the early 18th century under Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II and continued into the mid-1700s. The fort was built to protect the Amber Fort and its water supply, to guard the capital, and to house military stores and weapons. It remained an important military installation for the region and demonstrated the strategic emphasis placed on hillside fortifications.

The fort is best known for housing the Jaivana Cannon, one of the largest cannons on a wheeled carriage in the world. Cast in 1720, the Jaivana is displayed within the fort and serves as a symbol of the fort’s martial heritage. Jaigarh’s walls, bastions, and gateways stretch along the hillside, reflecting robust planning and defensive architecture. The complex also includes water cisterns, ammunition depots, temples, and a small weapons museum that documents the fort’s armory and historical arms.

Today, Jaigarh Fort is a major tourist destination in the Jaipur region. It is accessible by road from the city and is often visited in combination with the nearby Amber Fort. The site is maintained as part of Rajasthan’s heritage conservation efforts and is overseen by local authorities and heritage organizations.