Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur

Jaigarh fort built by Maharaja Jaisingh to protect Amer fort has off lately become the best and most popular tourist destination. Highly fortified structure with red sandstone on those humongous walls can leave anyone astonished. This fort is connected to Amer fort by a substream passage which is covered by tourist waking. This half a km walk is abiding reflection of Rajasthan’s culture with folk art and antique shops all along the path. Not just physically these forts are connected historically too.

Its location is in itself a matter of curiosity amongst the visitors as it is located on one of the Aravalli Hills ranges called Chilla ka Tilla or Eagles’ hill. When you look down from the top the hill you can’t help but feel the magnificent glory of Rajput living in the most beautiful place of the city. It has amazing Indo –Persian style architecture whose cyclopean walls with massive courtrooms are everyone’s center of attraction. The moment you lay your focus on them you are bound to get amazed by the effort put behind the making of this evergreen palace.

Just like any other Rajput fort even Jaigarh is full of lawns and gardens which add to its beauty. Screened windows with courtyards and Aaram mandir are something that you can’t miss out.

In order to make a visit to this destination, a wholesome experience two temples Ram Harihar and Kal Bhairav temple are constructed inside which remind you of the faith that these Rajput clad puts have in their heritage. Left to the army gate is a museum which depicts photos of the royalty of Jaipur, stamps and many more artifacts. This was the center of artillery production for Rajputs, hence of Jaivana –world’s largest cannon on the wheels of the early modern era. In a nutshell huge fortified walls, gardens, temples, museum, artillery, etc this place has that all which can make your weekend special.

History

Amer was known in the ancient and medieval period as Dhundhar (meaning attributed to a sacrificial mount in the western frontiers). What is known in the present day as Jaigarh Fort, which was actually the main defensive structure rather than the palace itself. The two structures are interconnected by a series of encompassing fortifications and ruled by the Kachwahas from the 10th century onwards. The history of Amer and Jaigarh is indelibly linked to these rulers, as they founded their empire at Amer.