Monument – Rajabai Clock Tower, Mumbai
Built by – Sir George
Built in – 1869-1878

“The 143-year-old Rajabai Clock Tower in South Mumbai’s Fort area, located inside the University of Mumbai’s campus, is iconic for its Victorian-Gothic architecture. The Rajabai Clock Tower was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, an English architect. Sir George modelled the Rajabai Clock Tower on Big Ben in London. The foundation stone for the tower was laid on 1st March 1869, and its construction was completed in November 1878.

The majestic tower is built in a fusion of Venetian and Gothic Styles. It is made out of the locally available buff-coloured Kurla stone. The tower showcases one of the best-stained glass windows in the city.

The 85 m tall tower is part of The Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai, which was added to the list of World Heritage Sites in 2018.”

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