If Chittorgarh Fort is Rajasthan’s epic of stone, Kirti Stambh is its lyrical prologue—a slender, intricately carved Jain tower that predates the more famous Vijay Stambh and quietly centers the fort’s multi-faith story. Rising roughly 22 meters within the fort walls, the “Tower of Fame” is dedicated to Adinath (Rishabhanatha), the first Tirthankara of Jainism, and stands beside historic Jain temples that still anchor pilgrimage and practice today.

punctuated by gleaming victory towers and mirror-still reservoirs, it’s where epics of resistance, sacrifice, poetry, and faith are etched into stone. This guide blends history with on-the-ground travel tips so you understand not just what to see, but why it matters—and how to experience it well