Named after Jai Singh II, the Jaigarh fort is
perched on a cliff surrounded by huge battlements with inside
walkways. 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 Jain Ban (Jaivan) the largest cannon in
the world. Jaigarh Fort also known as the fort of victory, is a
rugged structure built in 1726 by Sawai Jai Singh. Situated in
the north of Jaipur, this fort is structurally similar to the
Amber Fort. The fort stands above the Amber Palace and was never
captured and hence is practically intact. The armoury has a large
collection of swords and other weapons. There is a watchtower at
an elevated part of the fort, offering a panoramic and imposing
view of Amber and the neighbouring area. The central courtyard
has three enormous underground water tanks, one used by prisoners
for bathing, one that was said to hold the gold and jewels and
one, which was empty. There are also gardens, a granary, the 10th
century temple of Ram Harihar and the 12th century temple of Kal
Bhairav.