The Vijay Stambha — Tower of Victory — is the most iconic structure within Chittorgarh Fort. Built by Rana Kumbha in the mid-fifteenth century, it rises 37 metres in nine storeys and is entirely covered in sculptural reliefs. The carvings include deities from the Hindu pantheon, figures from the Ramayana and Mahabharata, and intricate decorative borders that become more elaborate towards the top.
Visitors can climb all nine storeys inside the tower, though the staircase is narrow and the steps steep. The view from the top over the fort plateau and down to the surrounding plain is remarkable. The tower is an ASI (Archaeological Survey of India) monument and there is an entry fee; the fort has a combined ticket for the major monuments. The tower is best seen in the morning light, when the eastern face is fully illuminated.