Jaigarh Fort

Overview

Jaigarh Fort stands on the Aravalli ridge above Amber Fort. It was built in 1726 by Sawai Jai Singh II to guard Amber and the palaces below, and a passage is said to have once linked the two forts.

Its best-known exhibit is the Jaivana cannon, cast in the early eighteenth century and often described as the largest cannon on wheels in the world. The fort also has an armoury museum and large rainwater tanks.

What to look for

• The Jaivana cannon on its hilltop platform
• The armoury and museum of weapons
• The large water tanks
• The view of Amber Fort and Maota Lake from the walls

Visiting tips

• It is a short drive by road from Amber.
• Go in the morning for clear views over Amber.
• Allow about 90 minutes.

Why visit with a private guide

A private guide shows you where to stand, when to arrive and what most visitors miss at Jaigarh Fort, and fits the visit around the rest of your day.

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Nearby

Chand Baori Amber Fort City Palace Hawa Mahal Jal Mahal Jantar Mantar Nahargarh Fort