Jai Garh Fort is the only fort in the world that possesses the world’s largest cannon on wheels, “Jai Ban”. Jai Garh is also crowned as ‘Fort of Victory’, constructed by Sawai Jai Singh II and Mirza Raja Jai Singh in 1726. It stands at a height of about 500 feet on the top of the hill named as ‘Cheel Ka Teela’ or Hill of Eagles. The fort is sited close to Amber, and can be reached by walking. The fort was built to safeguard Amber and a three kilometer fortification wall surrounds the Jai Garh Fort.

The key attraction of the fort is “Jai Ban” the renowned cannon. It was assembled during the sovereignty of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II (1699-1743). With a diameter of 11 inches, its 20 feet and 2 inches long barrel weighs 50 tons. The circumference close to the tilt of the barrel is 7 feet 4 inches and at the flipside, its 9 feet 4 inches. The floral design on the barrel, an elephant on the tilt of the barrel, and a couple of peacocks is engraved in the centre and a duo of ducks adorned at the barrel’s posterior.

Built in 1691 A.D “Bajrang Ban” is yet other prestigious cannon. It is beautifully bedecked with dolphins and is stored in the foundry of Jai Garh. It is so weighty that it engaged thirty two oxen to drive it to the battlefield.

Famous Shri Ram Hari Har Temple in the fort of Jai Garh has two big idols of Lord Shri Ram and Hari-Har. The idol of Lord Shri Ram has four faces depicting various incarnations of Lord Vishnu which are Lion, Boar, Tortoise and Fish. The temple was concluded in 1225 A.D. under the dynasty of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.

Jai Garh’s gardens, palaces, old water harvesting system, reservoirs, armory, gun foundry, museum, and temples are all appealing. The fort also contains the royal Laxmi Vilas, separate dining halls for royal men and women, and Lalit Mandir (the Summer Palace).


Distance from the city center: 15 km
Built in: 1726
Charges: Rs. 15.00 for Indians & Rs. 20.00 for foreigners
Timings: 10:00 to 18:45 hrs
Specialty: Collection of Ammunition, Worlds largest Canon