Chappar Chiri
| Chappar Chiri | |
|---|---|
  Chappar Chiri | |
| Coordinates: 30°42′N 76°40′E / 30.700°N 76.667°ECoordinates: 30°42′N 76°40′E / 30.700°N 76.667°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar |
| Government | |
| • Type | Punjab Mohali GMADA |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Chappar Chiri is a small village located in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district, Punjab, India.
The village is famous due to Fateh Burj (English: The Victory Tower; Punjabi: ਫਤਿਹ ਬੁਰਜ) is the tallest victory tower (minar) in the country.[1] The 328 ft tower is dedicated to the establishment of Sikh rule in India in 1711.[2] It is also known as Baba Banda Singh Bahadur War Memorial. 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.[3]
References
- ↑ "Badal inaugurates tallest victory tower". MSN. 30 November 2011. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
- ↑ Bajwa, Harpreet (1 December 2011). "Fateh Burj, India's tallest victory tower, thrown open". Indian Express. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
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