The Fateh Burj (), a prominent tourist site in Punjab and the tallest victory

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, is situated in the historical village of Chappar Chiri in the SAS Nagar district (Mohali district) of

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state. It was completed in 2011. The tower is dedicated to establishment of the Sikh

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s in a large part of Punjab in 1711. It is situated in

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Road. It is situated just outside Mohali, 140 kilometres from

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and 20 km from

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. It was here that

, one of the most respected and great Sikh warriors, won a decisive battle against Wazir Khan, commander of the Mughal army.

History

In 1710,

won the battle against Wazir Khan, who commanded the

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at Chappar Chiri. Wazir Khan had planned to stop the march of the Sikh army led by

. He established his capital at Lohgarh.

Gallery

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