Forts & Palaces, Jaipur
Jal Mahal
A picturesque palace amidst the Man Sagar lake. It was built by Sawai Pratap
Singh in 1799 A.D for royal duck shooting parties. During winter, a large
number of migratory birds arrive at the lake. The red sandstone palace is
located 6.5 kms from Jaipur on the road to Amber. A causeway from the main
land, leads to the palace.
Jaigarh Fort
One of the few military structures of medieval India built in 1726 by
Sawai Jai Singh. Situated north of Jaipur, on a cliff and surrounded by
huge battlements with inside walkways, the fort houses the 'Jai Ban' the
largest cannon in Asia, supposed to have been test fired only once. This
fort of Victory has a museum which displays a collection of weapons and
cannons used by the Rajput rulers. There are fine views of the Amber fort.
Timings : 0900 - 1630 hrs.
Jaigarh Fort
One of the few military structures of medieval India built in 1726 by
Sawai Jai Singh. Situated north of Jaipur, on a cliff and surrounded by
huge battlements with inside walkways, the fort houses the 'Jai Ban' the
largest cannon in Asia, supposed to have been test fired only once. This
fort of Victory has a museum which displays a collection of weapons and
cannons used by the Rajput rulers. There are fine views of the Amber fort.
Timings : 0900 - 1630 hrs.
Nargarh Fort
Located 6km north west of Jaipur, on the rugged Aravali Hills. Nahargarh
meaning 'abode of the tigers' was built by Jai Singh II in 1734 to bolster
the defense of Amer. There is a wonderful view of the Mansagar lake and
the Jal Mahal Palace from the fort. Timings : 1000 - 1800 hrs.
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