Jaigarh Fort Museum
| Place | Amber |
|---|---|
| State | Rajasthan |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1982 |
| Museum Type | Military / Arms & Armoury / Palace |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Jaigarh Fort, Devisinghpura, Amber, Rajasthan 302028 |
| Visiting Time | 09:00 AM – 04:30 PM (Museum specific) Fort remains open until 06:30 PM. |
| Entry Fee | Indians: ₹150 Foreigners: ₹200 (Inclusive of fort entry). Still Camera: ₹50 Video: ₹200. |
Museum Introduction
Located within the formidable Jaigarh Fort on the Cheel ka Teela (Hill of Eagles), the Jaigarh Fort Museum was opened to the public in 1983. Managed by the Jaigarh Public Charitable Trust, it is housed in the palace complex and serves to document the military history and industrial prowess of the Kachwaha Rajputs. The fort itself was the primary cannon foundry for the Mughal Empire and later the Jaipur State.
General Collections
The museum is divided into multiple galleries, primarily the Armoury Gallery and the War and Peace Gallery. The collection includes a vast array of medieval weaponry, such as swords, daggers, shields, muskets, and early firearms, alongside royal palanquins, maps of the fort, and photographs of the Jaipur royal family.
Unique Historical Collections
Features the world-renowned Jaivana Cannon, the largest cannon on wheels ever cast (produced in the fort's own foundry in 1720). The museum also houses rare 18th-century hand-drawn plans of the fort and a specialized collection of "Camel Swivels" (Zamburak) used in desert warfare.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
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| Notes | The museum offers a unique glimpse into the Cannon Foundry, where visitors can see the massive wind tunnels and the original gear systems driven by oxen that were used to hollow out cannon barrels. |
| Artifacts | Jaivana Cannon (50 tons), Bhairvi Cannon (1723 AD), royal palanquins (including the Doli for royal ladies), medals of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II, and a 50kg iron cannonball. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 141 267 1848 |