Allahabad Clock Tower

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Allahabad Clock Tower
Hindi- Chowk Ghantaghar
Location Allahabad
Type Clock Tower
Height30 feet (9.1 m)
Opening date1913

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.

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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

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References

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