Chittorgarh, the brave land of Rajasthan, is world famous for its glorious history, countless wars and amazing courage of women. The identity of this historical city is the most attached to the monument is – Vijay Pillar. The monument, built by Maharana Kumbha to commemorate the victory over Mahmud Khilji in 1448, still remains a symbol of Rajput valor. But as soon as the sun closes, there is strange silence and mysterious silence around this column. Local people and security personnel believe that strange shadows are seen at this place at night, and it is believed that these shadows are none other than the souls of Chittor but the souls of Chittor, who are also wandering in protecting that sacrifice land today.

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Vijay Pillar: Where history speaks
The Victory Tower located inside the Chittorgarh Fort is about 122 feet high, and has 9 floors. Its carving and craftsmanship is unique. This pillar is not only a miracle of architecture, but it also tells the story of the valor and perseverance of the people of that time. This pillar has been a witness to many wars and conflicts, but the land around it has also seen three big jauhar – in which thousands of women jumped into the fire tank to escape the invaders. The pain of these incidents and the echoes of the screams of that time still prevents people from coming here at night.

Shadow
Many local guards and historians claim that the ignorance shadows are seen moving near Vijay Pillar at night. They are the blurred figures of women, who have a veil on their heads and they are seen moving around the column rapidly. A security guard Prahlad Singh says, “When I am posted at the main entrance of the fort at night, there is a sound of bells from the Vijay Pillar. Sometimes the shape looks up and down, while there is no one.”

Tourist experiences are also no less shocking
Rahul and Bhavna, a tourist couple from Jaipur, told that they had taken some pictures of Vijay Pillar with their camera in 2023. But when they checked the photo at night, a photo showed the shadow of a woman in a white sari on the stairs of the column – while there was no one there. When a YouTuber tried to shoot late in the evening, a slow female tone was recorded in her audio recorder – “Jauhar … Jauhar …”.

Are these souls still protecting Chittor?
It is believed that the queens and other women who did Jauhar could not leave Chittor even after dying. They still wander around the fort and the victory pillar in self -form – neither are afraid of anyone, nor come to scare anyone. Their purpose is only to protect their land. Some people believe that these souls could not rest in other worlds, because their sacrifice remained incomplete – neither they fought, nor did they live life with fullness.

What do scientists say?
Some historians and scientists consider these events to be psychological effects, fatigue, lack of oxygen at height and the result of echo (Echo) in the atmosphere. Nitin Sharma, a psychologist, says: “When a person is in a place where the stories of history, sacrifice and fear are deeply connected, his subconscious mind itself starts to create images and voices. It is a mental experience.” However, the question arises when the same experiences are there-in different times and different circumstances.

Strictness of tourism department
The Rajasthan Tourism Department has given clear instructions that no one can stop in Chittorgarh Fort and Vijay Pillar area after sunset. This rule is for safety, but local people say that this order is not just a prevention of danger, but also a way to avoid unknown fear.

Conclusion: How much is the truth in the shadows of history?
The victory pillar of Chittorgarh is not only a symbol of Rajputi pride, but it is also a silent witness to the stories of the heroes for whom valor was paramount. The shadows seen in the silence of the night, unheard groan and mysterious events remind us that history is not just in books, it is also alive in those stones.