Fateh Burj
Prominent tourist site in Punjab and the tallest victory tower in India
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The Fateh Burj (English: The Victory Tower) is a victory tower in India, is situated in the historical village of Chappar Chiri in the Mohali district of the Indian state of Punjab. Completed in 2011, it is the tallest victory tower in India.[1][2] The 328-foot (100 m) tower is dedicated to establishment of the Sikh Misls in a large part of Punjab in 1711.[3] It is situated in Banda Singh Bahadur Road. It is situated just outside Mohali, 140 kilometres from Amritsar and 20 km from Sirhind. It was here that Banda Singh Bahadur, one of the most respected and great Sikh warriors, won a decisive battle against Wazir Khan, commander of the Mughal army.[4]
The Fateh Burj in Punjab | |
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| Established | 30 November 2011 |
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| Location | Chappar Chiri, Mohali, Punjab, India |
| Coordinates | 30.70314°N 76.66792°E |
| Type | Tower |
Collections | Historical memories of Banda Singh Bahadur Ji |
| Architect | French-Sikh Architecture |
| Owner | Government of Punjab |
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
View of the tower from the park surrounding it
Plaque about the 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
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
