Vijaya Stambha
Victory monument within Chittor Fort in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Kirti Stambha.
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] From the point of view of art, Colonel James Todd has considered it superior to Qutub Minar. In northern India, it comes second in length after Qutub Minar.[3]
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Vijaya Stambha | |
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Alternative names | Victory Tower |
General information | |
Type | Tower |
Location | Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India |
Coordinates | 24.887870°N 74.645157°E / 24.887870; 74.645157 |
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] |
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