India Travel Update 
Among the incredibly remarkable Forts, Palaces and monuments Vijay Stambh and Kirti Stambh have gained immeasurable importance placed proudly on the land of Chittorgarh. Each and every fort has some narrative behind its existence. Let's talk about Vijay Stambh in detail to fetch our reader’s attention towards the specialty of this Stambh.
The alternate name of Vijay Stambh is ‘Tower of Victory’. As the name suggests, it is built to commemorate the matchless bravery shown by Rajput Kings of that time. It was Rana Kumbha in 1440 AD who pioneered the Stambh to rejoice his victory over Mahmud Khilji of Malwa. Your journey is incomplete if you skip to travel around this tower as it a miracle of architecture.
As far as the structural design of Tower of Victor, Chittorgarh is concerned; it is a nine storied structure with an imposing height of 37 meters.You will find each storey of tower festooned with striking sculptures of Hindu heavenly beings. It is without a doubt regarded as the finest example of the luxuriant Rajputana style of art and architecture. The tourists become speechless after having a look on the design and architecture that hinted the dexterity of the craftsmen who were behind the making of this wonderful edifice. The murals of tower are adorned with sculptures of Hindu divine gods and goddesses and well depicted images from the familiar Ramayana and Mahabharata epics.
This colossal building of Vijay Stambh (Tower of Victory) in Chittorgarh lies in the neighborhood of Mahasati area within the Chittor fort. Even today, this place is utilized to cremate the dead bodies of the male members of the royal family. In addition to this, the environs of this place are speckled with sati stones symptomatic of the sacrifices made by the women on their beloved husbands' pyres.
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