Jaigarh Fort of Jaipur situated along the Aravali Ranges close to the Amer Fort and Lake was built by King Jai Singh II to protect the Amer Fort and its palace complex. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that an artillery Cannon called 'Jaivana'; which was manufactured in the fort precincts and is the world's largest wheeled cannon is located there. A place worth visiting for its architectural and historical value.
The fort's main attraction ia a cannon named "Jaivana", which was manufactured in the fort premises and was then the world's largest cannon on wheels. Jaivana the biggest cannon in world is said to be fired once. The pond near it was filled with water and the man who fired the cannon immediately jumped into pond to safe himself from getting burnt. It was a successful test.This cannon can fire upto 50 km range because if it's position.One of the best attractions here is world's largest Cannon
Jaivana. A lot of exhibits of canons if you are fan of canons. The famous world's biggest canon Jaivaan is also here.The garden inside the fort is very charming. It's great to see Worlds largest cannon and the cannon foundry and other ammunition, this makes us proud. A must visit place with family, we gain much knowledge about our history.
Factory of Waapons & Cannon -
I would rate it at 2nd position after Amer fort. Nahargarh at 3rd position of the 3 forts of Jaipur. This place has scenic beauty. The fort can be covered in around 1.5 hrs. There is a shop inside the fort where clothing, blankets, bangles, home decor are available from the queens factory. These items are priced very high. You can get exactly the same items from queens factory in shops in City Palace Jaipur at 3/4th price. Again, similar hand made clothing can be purchased from a shop 'Rajasthan Handicrafts' near Amer fort at half the rate. Eg a saree in Jaigarh fort shop which would be priced at inr 2200 would be available in inr 1200 near Amer fort. Bangles in Jaigarh available at inr 900 would be available in less than inr 500 in other shops.