About Baba Banda Singh Bahadur War Memorial
The Baba Banda Singh Bahadur War Memorial at Chappar Chiri in Mohali, Punjab, commemorates the 1710 Battle of Chappar Chiri where Banda Singh Bahadur defeated Mughal governor Wazir Khan. Spread over about 20 acres, the memorial is centered on Fateh Burj, a 328-foot victory tower, the tallest of its kind in India. The complex includes bronze statues, murals and landscaped grounds dedicated to Sikh history.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large open landscaped complex centered on the 328-foot Fateh Burj victory tower. The grounds feature bronze statues of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur and his companions, historical murals and informative plaques describing the Battle of Chappar Chiri. The site offers wide walkways, gardens and open viewing areas around the tower, suitable for sightseeing, photography and learning about Sikh history in a quiet, park-like setting on the outskirts of Mohali.
Key highlights
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Fateh Burj - 328-foot (100m) victory tower, tallest in India
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Bronze statues of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur and Sikh warriors
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Open-air memorial spread over approximately 20 acres
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Historical murals and exhibits depicting the 1710 Battle of Chappar Chiri
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Landscaped gardens and walkways around the central tower