The
Jaipur city was founded in 1727 A.D. by the
greate ruler Sawai Jai Singh II and named
after him. Monarch was not only a great
builder, but also an astronomer under him
the Jaipur City or ("City of Victory") was
designed by his talented architect
Vidhyadhar, gave shape to the creative
aspirations of Sawai Jai Singh in the form
of the dream city of Jaipur.
Jaighar is one from the historical places of
Jaipur City. It is responsible for the
security of both Jaipur and Amber (Amber
Fort).
The main attraction is the Jaivana in
Jaighar,world's largest cannon on wheels is
here.It is Constructed in Jaighar's foundry
in 1720, its barrel weighs close to 55 tons.
Video charges:
Indian :Rs.50.00 , foreigner:
Rs. 100:00 Entry Fee:
for Indian:Rs.
25.00 and Foreigners Fee: Rs.75.00
Location :walking distance
of Amber Fort
Wander around a bit and one can walk the
ramparts and peer down the loopholes for
guns and boiling oil, or check out the wide
water channels. These are part of a very
efficient system for rainwater harvesting,
bringing in water from across the hills and
into Jaigarh's 3 underground water tanks.
The largest of the tanks stored 6,000,000
gallons of water enough to feed 10000 troops
for 2 years. It is also believed that a huge
treasure was buried under the tank until the
government seized it during emergency in the
1970s. A case is till in court, but nothing
has surfaced. The fort is now privately
owned and the museums offer a brief but
grand look in to the mighty power of the
Rajput dynastys military power.
