Jaigarh Fort Jaipur is situated on the Cheel Ka Teela or Hill of Eagles of the Aravalli range, overlooking Amer Fort and Maota Lake. The fort was built by Mirza Raja Jai Singh in 1726 to protect Amer fort and its nearby area from the invasion of enemies. Jaigarh Fort is named after Maharaja Jai Singh which also means ‘Victory Fort’. The fort is situated 400m above Amber Palace, offering a panoramic view of the surrounding hills.
