Incidentally, the Vijay Stambh or Victory Tower, erected by Rana Kumbha to commemorate victory over the combined forces of Gujarat and Mahmud Khilji of Malwa in 1440, also has nine storeys. It was constructed between 1458 and 1468, and has a girth of 30 ft. at the base, it rises 37 metres, with intricately engraved sculptures from the Hindu mythology adorning the outside and inside of tower. Remarkably, every idol bears its name beneath, though most of them are not legible. Going on the top storey of the Stambh, covering 157 steps, watch your head on the lintels, as one has to bow head to pass the narrow gates. The top offers a panoramic view of the fort and the nearby area.
Apes abound in the area and are often a nuisance to the unsuspecting tourist.
Take care that you do not have any purse hanging on your shoulder and carrybag in your hand. To guard against mischief, pull up the glass of your car also. Close to the Stambh is the Mahasati where Ranas were cremated and there are Sati stones to commemorate women who immolated themselves on their husband s funeral pyres. An ancient Sammidheshwar temple, a witness to all there events, stands nearby and daily worship is still performed there. Walking down further, at the edge of the cliff one finds a deep tank fed by a cow-mouthed perennial spring.