Fateh Burj

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Fateh Burjj
Fateh Burj (victory Tower)
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EstablishedNovember 30, 2011
LocationMohali, 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.[1] The 328 ft tower is dedicated to establishment of the Sikh Misls in a large part of India in 1711.[2]

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.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Badal inaugurates tallest victory tower". MSN. 30 November 2011. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
  2. ^ Bajwa, Harpreet (1 December 2011). "Fateh Burj, India's tallest victory tower, thrown open". Indian Express. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
  3. ^ Dhaliwal, Sarbjit. "With eye on history, Sukhbir opts for Chappar Chiri". The Tribune. Retrieved 18 November 2012.