Thank god it’s Friday because yet another post of Nanchi’s Fun Facts Friday. It is great to see how you lovely people are interested in knowing the fun facts. So, today’s post is about the Vijay Stambh or Victory Tower in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan.
Here are the fun facts….
- Victory Tower was constructed by Rana Kumbha in 1448.
- Built in the admiration of Rana Kumbha’s victory of Mamud Khiliji.
- It is 122 feet high and has 9 storeys with each having an individual balcony facing outwards.
- There are 157 stairs to go to the top of the tower.
- The architect of Vijay Stambh was the Rao Jaita. His name and three sons’ name who assisted him are carved on the fifth floor.
- The topmost storey features Jain Goddess, Padmavati.
- The Tower is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Different forms of Ardhnareshwar, Uma-Maheshwar, Laxminarayan, Brahma, characters from Ramayan and Mahabharat are carved in the tower.
I hope you liked the facts of Vijay Stambh (Victory Tower) and if you are interested you can also read about Bhaja Caves, Hawa Mahal, Shaniwar Wada.
Nanchi.blog 
Such a tall tower. Loved the fact behind it.
I guess this is the best part of our India. In the entire world, we have the greatest historical things which not every country has..
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That is true, Sumit. We are lucky to have such rich cultural heritage and history. Vijay Stambh was 9 floors at that time! Ahead of their era. Thank you for visiting! I hope you are keeping well. 😊
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Absolutely. And when I have a friend like Nanchi who keeps on reminding me how much blessed with are with her amazing posts.
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Hehe…Thanks, Sumit! 😊
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It’s great and very historic place 😊 well penned dear 😇 😇
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Thank you so much Neha. I am glad you liked it! 😊
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🌼❣️🌼❣️🌼👌👌
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😊😊🙌
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I visited this place, many years ago…
And I climbed all the stairs. I remember how excited I was to go to the top!
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Wow..that’s nice. Even, I was too excited to go to the top. Not only the view was amazing but the beautifully painted and sculpted walls were attracting me. Thank you for visiting my blog, Harsh! 😊🙌
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Love your blog!! I can virtually visit many places that I don’t think I will ever go to!! Thank you for that.🙂
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I am so glad Harsh, that my blog posts take you places virtually. That is one of the purposes of this blog. Thank you for lovely readers like you, we get motivated to travel and write more! 😊
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Which is your next stop once everything gets back to normal??
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Hi Harsh,
Previously, I had planned for a European trip but it has to be postponed now. I am mostly planning to do domestic trips in India. It totally depends of the feasibility. I have Puducherry or Odisha in mind….:)
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That is cool!! I hope you get to travel everywhere you want!😃
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Thank you so much, Harsh! 😊
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This is a beautiful building. Your details about it are interesting. I wonder why 157 stairs? Chance or a deeper meaning? A rhetorical question, of course.
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Isn’t it, Ally? A beautifully, intricately carved building with precise 157 stairs! It is a mystery – may be with a meaning. Thank you for visiting my blog dear. It is always wonderful to read from you. 😊
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The Vijay Stambh is really an impressive structure, given the fact that Towers were usually not that prevalent in India during the ancient or medieval times (barring Qutab Minar in Delhi)
Rana Kumbha was really an exceptional ruler who restored Chittorgarh and spread it’s boundaries, despite the destruction caused by Sultan Alauddin Khilji in 1303 CE.. He also successfully fought off enemies from different directions. I am unsure, however, as to who took the doors of Chittorgarh Fort back from Delhi, given that Alauddin Khilji opened that and took it away to Delhi.
Thank you Madam for showing yet another great place.. 😊😊
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Yes, Vijay Stambh is an impressive structure with intricate carvings and thoughtful architecture. Not much of history buff so no idea about who took the doors of Chittor. I am glad you liked the Vijay Stambh, Chittor. Thank you Abir! 😊
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Well, you are again being modest.
You are a History expert.. ☺️☺️
It’s a pleasure learning from you Madam..!!
Love reading your posts.. ☺️
Now I will try researching on who took the door back to Chittor..
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Wow it’s magnificent! Thanks for sharing the history behind it. Have a wonderful weekend!
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Thank you Samantha. I am glad you liked it. You too have a great week. 😊🙌
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Beautiful tower.. interesting.. 😉
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Thank you dear Lisa! It is indeed a beautiful tower! 😊
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Nanchi, this is a really cool tower! And I love the history. I am always so baffled that people constructed these immense architectural creations so long ago before modern technology. It is awe inspiring! Thanks for sharing and linking up with me.
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Yes, Shelbee Vijay Stambh is a piece of marvel. Wonderful architecture. It is always a pleasure to read from you! 🤗
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Vijay stambh is a historical marval. Thank you for sharing these facts related with this structure.
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…Nanchi, I find it amazing that the tower was built in 1448, just imagine building it with the tools and equipment available back then. Thanks for sharing, take care.
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Absolutely, it is so fascinating to imagine building these kind of structures in those times. Thank you for visiting my blog! 🙂
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