Chapar Chiri (Punjabi: ਚੱਪੜ ਚਿੜੀ) is a small village located in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district, Punjab, India. It is near Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar city and is 14 km west of Chandigarh.
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Chappar Chiri | |
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Chappar Chiri | |
| Coordinates: 30°42′N 76°40′E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar |
| Government | |
| • Type | Punjab Mohali GMADA |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
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 1710.[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]
Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district | |
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