Fateh Burj
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The Fateh Burj (English: The Victory Tower) is a victory tower in India, is situated in the historical village of Chappar Chiri in the Mohali district of the Indian state of Punjab. Completed in 2011, it is the tallest victory tower in India. The 328-foot (100 m) tower is dedicated to establishment of the Sikh Misls in a large part of Punjab in 1711. It is situated in Banda Singh Bahadur Road. It is situated just outside Mohali, 140 kilometres from Amritsar and 20 km from Sirhind. It was here that Banda Singh Bahadur, one of the most respected and great Sikh warriors, won a decisive battle against Wazir Khan, commander of the Mughal army.
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