Who built Victory Tower in Chittorgarh?

Rana Kumbha
This image is showing the Victory tower of Chittorgarh situated in Rajasthan. Victory Tower or Jaya Stambh is a masterpiece of fi fteenth century revivalist Jain architecture, built by Rana Kumbha, a powerful Kings of Mewar.

How many steps Vijay Stambh have?

157 steps
Jai stambh or Vijay stambh is a monument that is 122 feet tall and has 9 stories. It is 30 feet wide at its base and has 157 steps winding along to go all the way to the top. A number of Hindu gods and goddesses have been sculpted both outside and inside.

Who has built Vijay Stambh in Chittorgarh?

Maharana Kumbha
The 9 story Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory) was built in 1440.AD by Maharana Kumbha to commemorate his victory over Mohamed Khilji.

What is the height of Vijay Stambh?

37 m
Vijay Stambha, Chittorgarh/Height

When was the Tower of victory at Chittorgarh built?

The 9 story Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory) was built in 1440.AD by Maharana Kumbha to commemorate his victory over Mohamed Khilji. There are around 157 narrow steps leading to the terrace where the balconies give a beautiful top of the fort.

Why was the Vijaya Stambha built in Chittorgarh?

The Vijaya Stambha is an imposing victory monument located within Chittorgarh fort in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India. The tower was constructed by the 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.

When was the Tower of victory in Rajasthan built?

Tower of Victory. Continuing anticlockwise around the fort, you come to the Jaya Stambh, or Tower of Victory. Erected by Rana Kumbha to commemorate his victory over Mahmud Khilji of Malwa in 1440, the tower was constructed between 1458 and 1488.

Which is the most famous fort in Chittorgarh?

The mighty fort is spread in an area of 700 acres and has many palaces, towers, temples, and 22 water bodies. The fort is also popular for interesting history and is a place where queens performed Jauhar during the wars. The major attraction of Chittorgarh Fort are Vijay Stambh and Kirti Stambh.