Jaigarh Fort :The Jaigarh fort is the
most spectacular of the three-hilltop forts that
overlook Jaipur. In Mughal times, the Jaipur region was
a major weapon-producing centre for the Mughal and
Rajput rulers, several of which are on display in the
fort's museum. It is one of the few military structures
of medieval India preserved almost intact, containing
palaces, a granary, a well-planned cannon foundry,
several temples, a tall tower and a giant mounted
cannon-the Jai Ban (Jaivan) which is the largest cannon
in the world. Jaigarh Fort is also known as the fort of
victory. The display includes a collection of canons,
many of which are exquisitely decorated and were used in
the Mughal campaigns led by the Rajput King, Raja Man
Singh.
Of the Jaipur's three forts, Jaigarh
is perhaps the most motivating. It does not have those
delicate structures or palaces like that of Amber but if
you want a quick look at a hard-core fortress, this is
it. Jaigarh means `Victory Fort' and was built between
the 15th and the 18th century, and stands 15 km from
Jaipur, amidst rock-strewn, thorn-scrub covered hills,
its forbidding stone ramparts are visible from the
Jaipur town. A steep road goes up to the main gate, the
Dungar Darwaza, from where the view is stupendous
Nahargarh Fort : Nahargarh Fort is located on the
sheer rugged ridge of Aravali Hills and it forms an
impressive northern backdrop of Jaipur. It looks most
classy when floodlit at night. The fort overlooks the
city and presents a glittering view of the city lights.
It was built in 1734 and extended in 1868. Nahargarh
meaning abode of the tigers was built by Jai Singh to
bolster the defence of Amber. The legend also have
it that it was named Nahargarh after Nahar Singh a
prince whose spirit would destroy the construction and
not allow its progress further. So after a tantrik
prayer to the spirit it agreed to leave on condition
that the fort is named after him. The Madhavendra
Bhawan, built by Sawai Ram Singh II has uniquely a
cluster of 12 identical suits for queens and at the head
is a suit for the king himself. The rooms are linked by
corridors and retain some delicate frescos as well as
toilets and kitchen hearths. It was used by members of
the royal family for excursion in summers and is now
even a favoured picnic spot. Durg Cafeteria just above
the entrance sells meals and refreshments, while Padao
Restaurant on the west sells drinks around sunset.
Location : Jaipur
Duration : 1 - 4
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