Chappar Chiri
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Chappar Chiri | |
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  Chappar Chiri | |
| Coordinates: 30°42′N 76°40′E / 30.700°N 76.667°ECoordinates: 30°42′N 76°40′E / 30.700°N 76.667°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar |
| Government | |
| • Type | Punjab Mohali GMADA |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Chapar Chiri(in Punjabi ਚੱਪੜ ਚਿੜੀ) is a small village located in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district, Punjab, India. It is near Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar city and is 14 km west of Chandigarh.
The village is famous due to Fateh Burj (English: The Victory Tower; Punjabi: ਫਤਿਹ ਬੁਰਜ) is the tallest victory tower (minar) in the country.[1] The 328 ft tower is dedicated to the establishment of Sikh rule in India in 1710.[2] It is also known as Baba Banda Singh Bahadur War Memorial. It was here that Banda Singh Bahadur, one of the most respected Sikh warriors, won a decisive battle against Wazir Khan, commander of the Mughal army.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Badal inaugurates tallest victory tower". MSN. 30 November 2011. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
- ^ Bajwa, Harpreet (1 December 2011). "Fateh Burj, India's tallest victory tower, thrown open". Indian Express. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
The Maximum Land Acquire of Madanpur House Bldg Society approx 10 acre. The Land belongs 1984 Sikh Riot affected members plots are acquires by Punjab Sarkar and no compensation given to plots holder till Date.
- Villages in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district