Fateh Burj
Fateh Burj (victory Tower)
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| Established | November 30, 2011 |
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| Location | Mohali, Punjab, India |
The Fateh Burj (English: The Victory Tower; Punjabi: ਫਤਿਹ ਬੁਰਜ) is the tallest minar in India situated in the historical village of Chappar Chiri in the SAS Nagar district, Punjab. The 328 ft tower is dedicated to establishment of the Sikh Misls in a large part of India in 1711. Chappar Chiri villages is, along Kharar-Banur Road, 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.
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.
Historical Description of Fateh Burj
Statue of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur at Chappar Chiri
Night view of Fateh Burj
The November 14, 2016 supermoon and the Sikh religion's iconic symbol Khanda of Fateh Burj visible in its centre
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