INDIRA GANDHI & THE NATIONAL TREASURE

  INDIRA GANDHI & THE NATIONAL TREASURE 

                     JAIGHAR FORT TREASURE 

EMERGENCY TIME (National emergency under Article 352.National emergency can be declared on the basis of external aggression or armed rebellion in the whole of India or a part of its territory under Article 352. Such an emergency was declared in India in 1962 (China war), 1971 (Pakistan war), and 1975 (declared by Indira Gandhi).

JAIGHAR FORT JAIPUR

Rajasthan is home to forts and structures like the Jaigarh Fort that whisper some intriguing tales of horror and betrayal. Also, Rajasthan served as a battlefield for many important battles. 

No matter where you are in Amer, one thing that you can see from anywhere are the huge red walls of Jaigarh Fort. The walls seem endless, which are basically made up of sandstones and cover an area of 3 km

The fort houses the world’s largest cannon on wheels, a palace complex and the assembly hall of the warriors known as ‘Shubhat Niwas’ along with a museum and an armory.

STORY ABOUT TREASURE

As per historical records, Raja Mansingh (I) of Jaipur was defence minister in Akbar's court. He had invaded Afghanistan on Akbar's orders and won. The victory left Mansingh in possession of large treasure. it was believed that the treasure has been hidden inside the large water reservoirs inside the Jaigarh fort.

Gayatri Devi had defeated Congress Party's candidate thrice. Gayatri Devi had severely objected to the emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi in 1975, thus further enraging an already upset Congress leadership.

As a result, Indira Gandhi ordered IT department to take stock of royal house's income and assets. IT-department had to seek the help of army to conduct the raids inside the palace. The quest to find the hidden treasure continued for three long months. 

However, to make way for army's heavy vehicles, Delhi-Jaipur highway was closed for three days.  It was said that the vehicles contained treasure found during the excavation. Nobody has been able to ascertain what was carried in the vehicles and Jaigarh Fort's treasure has remained a mystery ever since.