Vijaya Stambha | |
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![]() Vijaya Stambha (Tower of Victory) | |
Alternative names | Victory Tower |
General information | |
Type | Tower |
Location | Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India |
Coordinates | 24°53′16″N 74°38′43″E / 24.887870°N 74.645157°E |
Completed | 1448 CE[1] |
Height | 37.19 m (122 ft)[1] |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 9[1] |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Sutradhar Jaita[1] |
The Vijaya Stambha is an imposing victory monument located within Chittor Fort in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India. The tower was constructed by the Hindu Rajput king Rana Kumbha of Mewar in 1448 CE to commemorate his victory over the army of Malwa led by Mahmud Khilji in the Battle of Sarangpur. The tower is dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu.[1][2] Colonel James Todd considered it one of the finest examples of Hindu Rajput architecture & superior to Qutub Minar.[3]
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