Rajabai Clock Tower
The Rajabai Tower is a clock tower in South Mumbai India. It is in the confines of the Fort campus of the University of Mumbai. It stands at a height of 85 m (280 ft or 25 storeys). The tower is part of The Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai, which was added to the list of World Heritage Sites in 2018.
Rajabai Tower | |
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Rajabai Clock Tower | |
Location within Mumbai | |
General information | |
Architectural style | Venetian and Gothic |
Town or city | Mumbai |
Country | India |
Coordinates | 18.92964°N 72.82999°E |
Construction started | 1 March 1869 |
Completed | November 1878 |
Cost | ₹ 550,000 |
Client | Maharashtra |
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Structural system | Buff coloured stone |
Size | 280 feet (85 m) |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Sir George Gilbert Scott |
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