The Fateh Burj (Template:Lang-en; Template:Lang-pa), 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 Template:Convert 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
Template:Main 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.Template:Fact
Gallery
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Fateh burj Sahib view from its park
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About Fatehburj On Fatehburj tower
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Historical description of Fateh Burj
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Statue of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur at Chappar Chiri
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Baba Banda Bahadur Smarak Note
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Night view of Fateh Burj
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Bhai Aali Singh statue on Fatehburj sahib
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The 14 November 2016 supermoon and the Sikh religion's iconic symbol Khanda of Fateh Burj visible in its centre
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Fateh Burj, village Chappar Chiri, Mohali, Punjab
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Fateh burj Sahib Minar
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Panoromic View of Fatehburj sahib gate
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Bhai Fateh Singh statue on Fatehburj sahib
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Bhai Maali singh statue on Fatehburj sahib
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Bhai Baaj singh statue on Fatehburj sahib
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Bhai ram Singh statue on Fatehburj
See also
References
- ↑ Badal inaugurates tallest victory tower. MSN(30 November 2011). Retrieved 18 November 2012.
- ↑ Down memory lane. India Today. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
- ↑ Fateh Burj, India’s tallest victory tower, thrown open. Indian Express(1 December 2011). Retrieved 18 November 2012.
- ↑ Mohali’s ‘pride’? Why Fateh Burj no longer lives up to its stature. Hindustan Times(10 January 2018).
- ↑ With eye on history, Sukhbir opts for Chappar Chiri. The Tribune. Retrieved 18 November 2012.