Fateh Burj
The Fateh Burj (English: The Victory Tower; Punjabi: ਫਤਿਹ ਬੁਰਜ), the tallest minar in India, is situated in the historical village of Chappar Chiri the SAS Nagar district (Mohali district) of Punjab state. It was completed in 2011.[1][2] The 328 feet (100 m) tower is dedicated to establishment of the Sikh Misls in a large part of Punjab in 1711.[3] Chappar Chiri village is along the Kharar-Banur Road National Highway 205A (India), now officially named Banda Singh Bahadur Road. It is situated just outside Mohali, a few kilometres from Landran and 20 km from Sirhind. 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.[4]
History[]
In 1710, Banda Singh Bahadur won the battle against Wazir Khan, who commanded the Mughal army at Chappar Chiri. Wazir Khan had planned to stop the march of the Sikh army led by Banda Singh Bahadur to Sirhind.[5] He established his capital at Lohgarh.[citation needed]
Gallery[]
Fateh burj Sahib view from its park
About Fatehburj On Fatehburj tower
Historical description of Fateh Burj
Statue of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur at Chappar Chiri
Baba Banda Bahadur Smarak Note
Night view of Fateh Burj
Bhai Aali Singh statue on Fatehburj sahib
The 14 November 2016 supermoon and the Sikh religion's iconic symbol Khanda of Fateh Burj visible in its centre
Fateh Burj, village Chappar Chiri, Mohali, Punjab
Banda Bahadur Memorial in Khanda, Sonipat
Fateh burj Sahib Minar
Panoromic View of Fatehburj sahib gate
Bhai Fateh Singh statue on Fatehburj sahib
Bhai Maali singh statue on Fatehburj sahib
Bhai Baaj singh statue on Fatehburj sahib
Bhai ram Singh statue on Fatehburj
See also[]
- Khanda museum
References[]
- ^ "Badal inaugurates tallest victory tower". MSN. 30 November 2011. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
- ^ "Down memory lane". India Today. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
- ^ Bajwa, Harpreet (1 December 2011). "Fateh Burj, India's tallest victory tower, thrown open". Indian Express. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
- ^ "Mohali's 'pride'? Why Fateh Burj no longer lives up to its stature". Hindustan Times. 10 January 2018.
- ^ Dhaliwal, Sarbjit. "With eye on history, Sukhbir opts for Chappar Chiri". The Tribune. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
- 2011 establishments in Punjab, India
- Monuments and memorials in Punjab, India
- Buildings and structures in Mohali
- Sikh architecture
- Towers in India