Victory Tower located in Chittorgarh Fort of Rajasthan is not just a grand architecture, but it is a lively symbol of India’s glorious history. This pillar is not only an amazing example of architecture, but the great king of Mewar Rana Kumbha The war also narrates the story of victory and his self -respect. Even today, this column remains a center of attraction for history lovers, tourists and researchers. But the question arises – after all After the victory in which war, it was built by Rana KumbhaLet us open the layers of this historical mystery.
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In the 15th century, Rana Kumbha was the ruler of the state of Mewar. He was not only a great warrior, but is also considered a great patron of art, culture and architecture. The biggest war of Rana Kumbha Sultan Mahmud Khilji of Malwa It happened to, who used to crave to control Chittor at that time.1440 AD Mahmud Khilji climbed Mewar by planning to attack Chittorgarh. But Rana Kumbha not only thwarted this attack on the strength of his might, strategy and organization power, but also Mandu By climbing, Mahmud defeated Khilji’s army. Rana’s decisive victory in this war made his valor and political understanding famous all over India.
Rana Kumbha said to make this historical victory immortal 1448 AD In Conquest Started construction work. This pillar is almost 37 meters (122 ft) It is high and its total 9 floors Are. This Chittor fort Located Samidheshwar Temple It was built near, so that it could be visible from a distance and the coming generations can remember Rana’s valor. The architecture of this pillar is unique. It includes idols of Hindu deities, glimpses of war, royal replicas and mythology beauty. It completely Rajasthani architecture style Made in and in Sandstone Has been used.
According to historians, almost in the construction of Vijay Pillar 10 to 12 years Was engaged The name of the Chief Craftsman who created this amazing structure was the name Jita and PoojaSurrounding and inside Devanagari script In the inscriptions, not only is the description of the victory of Rana Kumbha, but also information about his offspring, governance and religious beliefs. A special fact is that on the walls of the column Vishnu Purana, Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagwat Purana Views taken from are also shown, which also gives it religious importance. This is the only monument in which the winner king Own statue Did not make it, but gave a prominent place to his subjects, brave soldiers and Brahmins.
Vijay Pillar is not just a architectural structure, it is an ideology – Religion, nation and self -respect Undese impression of sacrifice made to protect. This pillar is still reminiscent of the era when the stories of Swaraj, culture and valor on the land of India echoed from every corner. In the present time this pillar is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and millions of tourists come to see it every year. The spirit of pride in the minds of tourists who reach here automatically wakes up.
