Question

What do the erection of Vijaya Stamba and Kirti Stambha in the same fort signify?

Answer 1

Hint: A stambha is an Indian pillar or column. It is thought to be a cosmic column in Hindu mythology that serves as a link between heaven and earth. Stambhas are mentioned in a variety of Hindu scriptures, notably the Atharva Veda.

Complete answer:
The construction of Vijaya Stambha and Kirti Stambha in the same fort symbolises the King's attachment to Mewar's subjects.

When the Vijay Stambha, which is an example of our outstanding old architecture even now, was built, it must have been a lovely time. Kirti Stambha stands tall in the same fort, indicating how liberal the administration was at the time, allowing people from all walks of life to live there.

Other villages and kingdoms are invited to come and help with the construction. It's pointless to argue about whether the Vijaya Stambha or the Kirti Stambha was built first. The fact is that both capitals stand side by side, revealing the proximity between the king and the Mewar subjects.


Kirti Stambha is a 12th-century tower at Chittor Fort in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh town. During the reign of Rawal Kumar Singh, c. 1179–1191 CE, a Jain merchant named Jeeja Bhagerwala built the 22-meter tower.

The Vijaya Stambha is a magnificent victory monument in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India, located within Chittor Fort. The tower was built in 1448 by Hindu ruler Rana Kumbha of Mewar to celebrate his victory over Mahmud Khilji's combined army of Malwa and Gujarat sultanates. The tower is dedicated to Vishnu, the Hindu God.

Note: Stambha (sometimes written Skambha) is a Hindu mythological figure who is thought to represent a cosmic column. The stambha is thought to serve as a link between the heavens (Svarga) and the earth ( Prithvi).