These are located in Chittorgarh (Rajasthan). Rana Kumbha defeated Mahmud Khilji and to commemorate the victory he constructed a mighty tower Jaya Stambh, adorned with Hindu scriptures. An older and smaller tower, Kirti Stambh, dedicated to Adinath, the first tirthankar, is also in this town.
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