Jaigarh Fort Jaipur

This hill-top fortress was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in 1726. It is among the few fortress of the medieval India which are still preserved intact. Within its rugged bastions are beautiful palaces, well maintained gardens, granary and a tall watch tower. But the pride of Jaigarh is the ‘Jai Ban’ cannon, which is supposed to be the largest cannon of its type in Asia. It was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, and has a 20ft. long barrel, while the diameter of the wheels is 9 ft. For a single shot form this monstrous cannon a minimum of 100 kg. Gun powder is required.

The Jaigarh Fort is also famous for the legendary tales associated with treasures of Kachhawaha royal family which were protected by the Mina tribe. It is believed that the treasure still lies hidden in the precincts of the fort, while some say the treasure was utilized by Jai Singh II in building his dream city, Jaipur.