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(Redirected from Fateh burj) Prominent tourist site in Punjab and the tallest victory tower in India

Fateh Burj
A white tower built in three step-like levels, with an onion dome on top. The tower is behind a reflecting pool, so the image shows the tower's reflection in the water.
Established30 November 2011
LocationChappar Chiri, Mohali, Punjab, India
Coordinates30°42′11″N 76°40′05″E / 30.70314°N 76.66792°E / 30.70314; 76.66792
TypeTower
CollectionsHistorical memories of Banda Singh Bahadur Ji
ArchitectFrench-Sikh Architecture
OwnerGovernment of Punjab

The Fateh Burj (English: The Victory Tower), a prominent tourist site in Punjab and the tallest victory tower in India, is situated in the historical village of Chappar Chiri in the SAS Nagar district (Mohali district) of Punjab state. It was completed in 2011. The 328-foot (100 m) tower is dedicated to establishment of the Sikh Misls in a large part of Punjab in 1711. 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.

History

Main article: Battle of Chappar Chiri

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. He established his capital at Lohgarh.

Gallery

  • Fateh burj Sahib view from its park Fateh burj Sahib view from its park
  • About Fatehburj On Fatehburj tower About Fatehburj On Fatehburj tower
  • Historical description of Fateh Burj Historical description of Fateh Burj
  • Statue of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur at Chappar Chiri Statue of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur at Chappar Chiri
  • Baba Banda Bahadur Smarak Note Baba Banda Bahadur Smarak Note
  • Night view of Fateh Burj Night view of Fateh Burj
  • Bhai Aali Singh statue on Fatehburj sahib 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 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, village Chappar Chiri, Mohali, Punjab
  • Banda Bahadur Memorial in Khanda, Sonipat Banda Bahadur Memorial in Khanda, Sonipat
  • Fateh burj Sahib Minar Fateh burj Sahib Minar
  • Panoromic View of Fatehburj sahib gate Panoromic View of Fatehburj sahib gate
  • Bhai Fateh Singh statue on Fatehburj sahib Bhai Fateh Singh statue on Fatehburj sahib
  • Bhai Maali singh statue on Fatehburj sahib Bhai Maali singh statue on Fatehburj sahib
  • Bhai Baaj singh statue on Fatehburj sahib Bhai Baaj singh statue on Fatehburj sahib
  • Bhai Ram Singh statue on Fatehburj Bhai Ram Singh statue on Fatehburj

See also

References

  1. "Badal inaugurates tallest victory tower". MSN. 30 November 2011. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
  2. "Down memory lane". India Today. Archived from the original on 27 July 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  3. Bajwa, Harpreet (1 December 2011). "Fateh Burj, India's tallest victory tower, thrown open". Indian Express. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
  4. "Mohali's 'pride'? Why Fateh Burj no longer lives up to its stature". Hindustan Times. 10 January 2018. Archived from the original on 26 January 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  5. Dhaliwal, Sarbjit. "With eye on history, Sukhbir opts for Chappar Chiri". The Tribune. Archived from the original on 17 June 2012. Retrieved 18 November 2012.

30°42′14″N 76°40′05″E / 30.704°N 76.668°E / 30.704; 76.668

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