Fateh Burj

Fateh Burj sahib Minar.

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]}

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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