RAS question
Jaigarh Fort near Jaipur is famous for housing which giant cannon?
Correct answer: (C) Jaivana.
Jaigarh Fort near Jaipur is famous for Jaivana, a giant wheeled cannon associated with the fort's artillery heritage.
Explanation
Jaigarh Fort is closely associated with Jaivana, the giant wheeled cannon housed there. According to the official Jaigarh Fort website, the fort was a centre of artillery production, and Jaivana was the world's largest cannon on wheels when it was built. Cast in 1720 during Sawai Jai Singh II's reign, its barrel is about 20 feet long. The fort also served as the armoury and treasury of the Kachwahas. This is why Rajasthan art-and-culture study associates Jaigarh not only with Jaipur's forts in general, but specifically with Jaivana.
Why the other options are wrong
- (A) Zamzama is not the cannon at Jaigarh Fort; it is associated with Lahore, Pakistan.
- (B) Kilkila is not the cannon at Jaigarh Fort; it is associated with Jaisalmer Fort.
- (D) Dhanush is not the name of Jaigarh Fort's historical cannon; that cannon is Jaivana.
Concept
Rajasthan's major Kachwaha sites combine fort architecture with distinctive military features. In RAS preparation, landmark forts are often studied through a characteristic object, ruler, or function; Jaigarh is identified with its armoury and the Jaivana cannon.