Jaipur`s Jaigarh Fort , popularly acclaimed as the Victory Fort, lies on the summit of the hill . This hill is named as Cheel Ka Teela or the Hill of Eagles. Jaigarh Fort was constructed somewhat between fifteenth and eighteenth century. From Jaipur it lies at a distance of only fifteen kilometers. It is just 400 feet above the Amber Fort, another significant fort of Jaipur.
Jaigarh fort has earned the reputation of being one of the magnificent forts of the country. This fort and another one, namely Amber Fort is one complex, though protected passageway have established links between them. Jaigarh Fort is situated in the midst of a thorn-tipped hill. Thus it creates a spectacle in the minds of the tourists.
Since Jaigarh fort is constructed for providing security to both cities of Amber and Jaipur, many find it to be deficient in its artistic splendor. However this Victory fort has its unique beauty. In fact this Jaigarh Fort houses numerous structures of the `medieval India`, which demands thorough excavation. Handful of palaces, granary, well-planned cannon foundry, numerous temples are found in Jaigarh fort premises. One can also see a high tower in Jaigarh fort. . For Rajput people, Jaigarh fort is the hub of manufacturing artilleries.
Jaivan , a huge cannon, is the special attraction of this Jaigarh fort. This canon is thought to be the largest one in the whole world. This fort is an epitome of exquisite architecture of the ancient period of India. Within this fort there are several wide channels of water, which formally were used for restoring rainwater and also simultaneous use of harvesting. Three underground tanks are landmarks of Jaigarh fort. The largest one can even restore water of 60, 00,000 gallons. An armory and a museum is also a part of this Jaigarh fort. Myriads of tourist also visit there with lots of enthusiasm. This museum is a treasure house of coins, puppets, photographs of the royal kings, buildings, processions and even a circular pack of cards and many more. It provides a glimpse of its glorious past. Armory consists of a multitude of swords, shields, guns, and muskets. There is even cannonball, weighing 50 kgs which would highlight the valor of the ancient kings. The panoramic view of the city below supersedes all other attractions of this Jaigarh Fort. In nutshell Jaigarh Fort is ideal for any enthusiast who wants to catch glimpse of the heritage of erstwhile India.
Huge structures like as open halls also adds to Jaigarh fort`s beauty. Most attractive one is the Shubhat Niwas, which signifies the Meeting hall of Warriors. Tourists can get to see many things of the past days, to take for example, few worn-out `sedan chairs` and drums.
No wonder, paying visit to this magnificent fort is a must for the tourers. An Indian citizen needs to pay ten rupees as entry fee. For foreigners the fee has been fixed to twenty rupees. For reaching Jaigarh Fort one can take local bus services or even hire taxis from the near by.
