✍️ By Rahul Goyal · Chandigarh Life
Quick answer: Fateh Burj, at Chappar Chiri village on the edge of Mohali, is a victory tower about 100 m (328 ft) tall that remembers Banda Singh Bahadur’s win over the Mughal commander Wazir Khan in the Battle of Chappar Chiri on 12 May 1710. Google Maps shows about 16 km and 24 minutes by road from Chandigarh, and the listing showed it opening at 10 am when we checked overnight.
The tower is a modern memorial, not an old fort, but it sits on the ground of one of the best-known battles in Punjab’s history. This guide draws on Wikipedia, the Mohali (SAS Nagar) district portal and Google Maps, and it marks what each source does and does not say.
Fateh Burj at a glance
| Detail | What we found |
|---|---|
| What it is | A victory tower and memorial, also listed on Google Maps as Fateh Burj, Baba Banda Singh Bahadur War Memorial |
| Height and date | About 100 m (328 ft); completed in 2011 (Wikipedia) |
| Where | Chappar Chiri, Sector 93, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali), Punjab 140307; plus code PM39+F8 on Google Maps |
| From Chandigarh | About 16.1 km, roughly 24 minutes via Lakhnaur Pind Road on Google Maps |
| Timings | Google Maps showed “opens 10 am” when we checked overnight on 21 September 2026 and says the listing was updated by phone call about eight weeks earlier; a visitor note says the timings have changed, so confirm before you go |
| Entry fee | We found no official information on entry fees |
| Official listing | The Mohali district tourism page lists “Fateh Burj at Chappar Chiri” among the places to visit |
| Visitor rating | 4.5 on Google Maps, about 4,700 reviews (21 September 2026) |
The Battle of Chappar Chiri
Wikipedia says the Battle of Chappar Chiri, also called the Battle of Sirhind, was fought on 12 May 1710 between the Mughal Empire and the Sikhs at Chappar Chiri, about 20 km from Sirhind. The Sikhs, led by Banda Singh Bahadur, were marching on Sirhind to avenge the killing of Guru Gobind Singh’s two younger sons, and Wazir Khan, the deputy governor of Sirhind, faced them at Chappar Chiri.
The article puts Wazir Khan’s force at more than 20,000, with artillery, musketeers, and war elephants, and describes Banda Singh’s army as poorly equipped, with no artillery or elephants and few horses. It says Wazir Khan was killed in the fighting, his army fell back on Sirhind, and the Sikhs then besieged, stormed and razed the city. The account draws on historians who differ on the make-up of Banda Singh’s army, so treat the numbers and the detail as Wikipedia’s summary, not settled figures.
For Sirhind itself, see our Sikh heritage day trip covering Fatehgarh Sahib.
The tower and the memorial
Wikipedia calls Fateh Burj the tallest victory tower in India, at 328 feet (100 m), completed in 2011 and dedicated to the establishment of the Sikh misls over a large part of Punjab in 1711. It stands on Banda Singh Bahadur Road, about 20 km from Sirhind. Google Maps describes the place as a 100-m minaret dedicated to Banda Singh Bahadur and names it a war memorial. Visitors mention statues of Banda Singh Bahadur around the tower, and we could see equestrian statues on grassy mounds in the 2020 photograph below.
Visiting: what visitors say
- Timings: the Google Maps listing showed “opens 10 am” during our overnight check and gave no closing time, so confirm the day’s hours; a visitor note on the listing says the timings have changed.
- What visitors say: they describe a peaceful spot away from city noise, suited to a short visit, an evening walk or a family outing, and one advises bringing food and drinks from home. These are visitor comments, not official statements.
- Nearby listings: Google Maps also shows a Chappar Chiri War Memorial listing and a Baba Banda Singh Bahadur statue listing close to the tower.
How to reach Fateh Burj from Chandigarh
Google Maps shows about 16.1 km and 24 minutes via Lakhnaur Pind Road, with a second route via Udyan Path and Lakhnaur Pind Road at the same distance. Wikipedia places the tower just outside Mohali, about 20 km from Sirhind and 140 km from Amritsar.
More history nearby
- Historical places in Chandigarh and forts near Chandigarh for more heritage stops.
- More gurudwaras in Chandigarh tricity, including Sohana, which the Mohali tourism page also lists.
- Best gurudwaras in Punjab for the wider circuit.
- For what followed the battle, see Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib and Aam Khas Bagh in Sirhind, and Gurdwara Amb Sahib elsewhere in Mohali.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fateh Burj?
Fateh Burj is a victory tower and memorial at Chappar Chiri village near Mohali, about 100 m (328 ft) tall, dedicated to Banda Singh Bahadur and the Sikh victory at the Battle of Chappar Chiri in 1710.
When was the Battle of Chappar Chiri?
Wikipedia dates it to 12 May 1710. Banda Singh Bahadur’s Sikh forces defeated the Mughal army under Wazir Khan, who was killed, and Sirhind fell soon after.
How tall is Fateh Burj?
Wikipedia gives 328 feet (100 m), and Google Maps calls it a 100-m minaret. Wikipedia says it was completed in 2011.
How far is Fateh Burj from Chandigarh?
Google Maps shows about 16.1 km and roughly 24 minutes via Lakhnaur Pind Road.
What are the Fateh Burj timings?
Google Maps showed “opens 10 am” when we checked overnight, and a visitor note says the timings have changed. We found no official closing time or entry fee, so confirm before you go.
Is Fateh Burj an old fort?
No. It is a modern memorial tower, completed in 2011 according to Wikipedia, built on the site associated with the 1710 battle.
