Allahabad Clock Tower

Allahabad Clock Tower is a clock tower located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India also known as Chowk Ghantaghar. it was built in 1913[1] and it is a landmark of Old Allahabad.

Allahabad Clock Tower
Hindi- Chowk Ghataghar
LocationAllahabad
TypeClock Tower
Height30 feet (9.1 m)
Opening date1913

History

It is located in the centre of the Chowk, Allahabad, which is one of oldest markets in India and is an example of the artistic and structural skills of Mughals. Built in the year 1913, it is one of the oldest clock tower in India

See also

References

  1. Ashutosh Joshi (1 January 2008). Town Planning Regeneration of Cities. New India Publishing. p. 121. ISBN 978-8189422820.

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