Fateh Burj

The Fateh Burj (; ) is the tallest religious minar in India situated in the historical village of Chappar Chiri in the SAS Nagar district, Punjab.  The  tower is dedicated to establishment of the Sikh Misls in a large part of India in 1711.  Chappar Chiri village is along the 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. 

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.  He established his capital at Lohgarh (Haryana). 

Gallery

See also
Khanda museum

References 

Category:2011 establishments in India
Category:Monuments and memorials in Punjab, India
Category:Mohali
Category:Sikh architecture