Jaigarh Fort
Museum Gallery
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Built to protect the Amber Fort complex below, this 3-km-long fort offers a museum & views.
Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302028, India
Did You Know?
7 facts
1726
Year of Construction
Jaigarh Fort was built in 1726 by Maharaja Jai Singh II to protect the Amer Fort and the palace complex from attacks.
400m
Elevation
The fort is located on a hilltop, standing 400 meters above the Amer Fort, offering stunning views of the Aravalli hills and the surrounding landscape.
Victory
Nickname
Jaigarh Fort is also known as the 'Fort of Victory' due to its strategic importance and its role in protecting the city.
Jaivaan
Famous Cannon
The fort is home to the Jaivaan cannon, one of the largest cannons ever built, which is still preserved within the fort's walls.
