The ‘Kirti Stambha’ (Tower of Victory) at Chittor was built by
(A) Rana Pratap
(B) Rana Kumbha
(C) Rana Sanga
(D) Bappa Raval
Correct Answer : Rana Kumbha
Question Asked : SSC Combined Graduate Level Prelim Exam 2002, SSC Combined Matric Level (Pre.) Exam 2002
Explanation : Kirti Stambh is situated at Chittorgarh fort in Rajasthan, India. The 22 metre high tower was built by a Rana Kumbha to commemorate his victory against Mahmud Khilji of Malwa. The tower is built in the Solanki style. It is 30 feet at the base and narrows down to 15 feet at the top. It is dated approximately around the 12th century AD. Kirti Stambh is older than another tower in the same fort, known as the Vijay Stambh (Tower of Victory).
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