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Jaigarh Fort
Museum4.5 · 32 0794.2 · 2 320≈ 1 h 30 minEntry: ~200 INR
A formidable hilltop fortress on the Cheel ka Teela (Hill of Eagles) in the Aravalli Range, built in 1726 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II to defend Amer Fort. Constructed from red sandstone, it is famous for housing the colossal Jaivana cannon, once the world's largest wheeled cannon. From the battlements, visitors enjoy panoramic vistas across Maota Lake, along with an armory and ancient water cisterns.
Highlights
- Massive historic Jaivana cannon on wheeled carriage
- Panoramic rampart views of Amer Fort and Maota Lake
- Armory museum with Rajput swords, shields, and muskets
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:00 – 18:30 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 – 18:30 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 18:30 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 18:30 |
| Fri | 09:00 – 18:30 |
| Sat | 09:00 – 18:30 |
| Sun | 09:00 – 18:30 |
What’s nearby
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