Alternative names Kirttistambha Floor count 9 Height 37 m Phone 097696 24848 | Type Tower Architect Sutradhar Jaita Floors 9 Completed 1448 | |
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Location Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India Address Chittorgarh Fort Village, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan 312001 Hours Open today · 8AM–6PMMonday8AM–6PMTuesday8AM–6PMWednesday(Rama Navami)8AM–6PMHours might differThursday8AM–6PMFriday8AM–6PMSaturday8AM–6PMSunday(Mahavir Jayanti)8AM–6PMHours might differSuggest an edit Similar Chittor Fort, Kirti Stambh, Kalika Mata Temple, Vijay Stambh, Meera Temple | ||
Vijay stambh or victory tower chittorgarh fort rajasthan
Vijay Stambha ("Kirttistambha") is an imposing victory monument located in Chittorgarh fort in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India. This tower is the pièce de résistance of Chittorgarh. It was constructed by Mewar king Rana Kumbha in 1448 to commemorate his victory over the combined armies of Malwa and Gujarat led by Mahmud Khilji. The tower is dedicated to Vishnu.
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The inscribed slabs in the uppermost story containing a detailed genealogy of the rulers of Chittaur and their deeds is ascribed to Ran Kumbha court scholar, Atri and his son Mahesh. The names of the architect, Sutradhar Jaita and his three sons who assisted him, Napa, Puja, and Poma, are carved on the fifth floor of the tower.
The tower is a remarkable example of religious pluralism practised by the Rajputs. The topmost storey features an image of the Jain Goddess, Padmavati. Rana Kumbha also had the word Allah carved in Arabic nine times in the third storey and eight times in the eighth.