10 Iconic Clock Towers Of India

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Rajabai Clock Tower (Mumbai)

Built in 1878 in Venetian-Gothic style within the University of Mumbai, this 85-metre tower was modelled on Big Ben and features ornate stained glass and a melodious chime mechanism.

A view of the Rajabai Clock Tower | Wikimedia Commons

Husainabad Clock Tower (Lucknow)

Erected in 1881, this 67-metre Victorian-Gothic tower is the tallest in India. Designed by British architect Roskell Bayne, it features a 14-foot pendulum and intricately decorated floral dial.

A look at the Husainabad Clock Tower | Wikimedia Commons

Jodhpur Clock Tower (Jodhpur)

Known locally as Ghanta Ghar, this late 19th-century sandstone tower was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh and overlooks the bustling Sardar Market—a vibrant centre of local life.

The iconic Jodhpur Clock Tower | Wikimedia Commons

Silver Jubilee Clock Tower (Mysuru)

Also known as Dodda Gadiara, this Indo-Saracenic tower was built in 1927 to commemorate the silver jubilee of King George V. It stands prominently near Mysore Palace.

A view of Silver Jubilee Clock Tower | TA Gonsalves/Wikimedia Commons

Royapettah Clock Tower (Chennai)

Constructed in the 1930s, this Art Deco-style tower in Royapettah is one of Chennai’s four major standalone clocks, once used to synchronise time after the age of cannon signals.

Royapettah Clock Tower, Chennai | Wikimedia Commons

Secunderabad Clock Tower (Hyderabad)

Built in 1897 to commemorate the formation of the Secunderabad cantonment, this 120-foot tower is made of granite and sandstone and has been restored as a preserved heritage monument.

A view of Secunderabad Clock Tower | Wikimedia Commons

Mirzapur Clock Tower (Uttar Pradesh)

Completed in 1891, this colonial-era structure houses a London-made clock and a 1,000-kilogram bell. It long served as the local time standard for the Mirzapur region.

Mirzapur Clock Tower, Uttar Pradesh | Wikimedia Commons

Haridwar Clock Tower (Haridwar)

Located on Malviya Island near Har Ki Pauri, this 66-foot tower was built in 1938. Known as Raja Birla Tower, it overlooks the Ganga aarti site and riverbank ceremonies.

Decorative Clock Tower also known as the Raja Birla Tower at Har Ki Pauri | Shutterstock

Chimnabai Clock Tower (Vadodara)

Erected in 1896, this five-storey Indo-Saracenic tower honours Queen Chimnabai I. It features red-brick masonry and a six-foot diameter mechanical clock imported from London, still operational today.

The Chimnabai Clock Tower in the 1890s | Wikimedia Commons

Sabzi Mandi Ghanta Ghar (Delhi)

Once a major timekeeper in Old Delhi, this colonial-era clock tower stood at the heart of the bustling Sabzi Mandi area. Though now demolished, it remains a nostalgic landmark in public memory.

Sabzi Mandi Ghanta Ghar | kahajaun/instagram

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