Fateh Burj, Victory minaret in Chappar Chiri, India

Fateh Burj is a 100-metre victory tower in Chappar Chiri, Mohali, completed in 2011. Its tapering shaft of light beige stone panels rises above an octagonal balcony, with pointed-arch openings on each visible face and rows of small triangular and diamond-shaped holes higher up. The 21-acre grounds also hold an open-air auditorium and a museum on Banda Singh Bahadur.

The tower was built to remember the success of Sikh forces in 1710 against Wazir Khan in the Battle of Chappar Chiri. Banda Singh Bahadur led the army, which fought several engagements against Mughal troops.

The name recalls a victory, while statues show the military leadership team from that period. Visitors see figures of the commander and his five generals arranged on six mounds around the tower.

The site lies around 20 kilometers from Sirhind and offers free parking along with a large amphitheater seating over a thousand visitors. The visit works best during morning or evening hours when the sun is less intense.

The tower stands 100 feet taller than the Qutb Minar, and the 21-acre grounds around it include an open-air auditorium and a museum on Banda Singh Bahadur. The names of his five generals, including Bhai Fateh Singh and Bhai Ram Singh, are recorded at the site.