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Fateh Burj

Coordinates: 30°42′14″N 76°40′05″E / 30.704°N 76.668°E / 30.704; 76.668
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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.
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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.[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]

History

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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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References

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  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