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The ‘Kirti Stambha’ (Tower of Victory) at Chittor was built by
A
Rana Kumbha
B
Rana Sanga
C
Rana Pratap
D
Bappa Raval
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The ‘Tower of Victory’ also called as ‘Vijaya Stambha’ is a victory monument located in Chittorgarh Fort . The tower was constructed by the Mewar king, Rana Kumbha, in 1448 to commemorate his victory over the combined armies of Malwa and Gujarat led by Mahmud Khilji.

Detailed explanation-2: -The 22 metres (72 ft) tower was built by a Jain merchant Jeeja Bhagerwala during the reign of Rawal Kumar Singh in c. 1179–1191 CE.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Vijaya Stambha is an imposing victory monument located within Chittor Fort in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India. The tower was constructed by the Hindu Rajput king Rana Kumbha of Mewar in 1448 to commemorate his victory over the army of Malwa led by Mahmud Khalji in the Battle of Sarangpur.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Jaya Stambha or Tower of Victory, situated in Chitor’s fort, was erected by Rana Kumbha (ruled 1433-68) in 1448 to commemorate his victory over the Muslim ruler of Delhi. It has nine storeys with balconies and an internal staircase leads to the dome at the summit which is a modern addition.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Tower of Victory (Jaya Stambh) was constructed between 1458-1468 by Rana Kumbha to commemorate his victory over Mahmud Khilji of Malwa, in 1440.

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