Mirzapur Clock Tower

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Mirzapur Clock Tower

Mirzapur Clock Tower is a heritage architecture situated at Mirzapur, in Uttar Pradesh. [1] It is adorned with fine carvings, clock with 1000 kg alloy metal bell and 20 feet long pendulum hangs on top of the tower. The clock was made in London by M/s Mears Stan Bank Company in 1866. [2] The tower was made in 1891. [3]

Importance

The Indian Standerd Time is calculated from the 82.5 degrees East longitude, which falls in this clock tower in Mirzapur. [4] [5] The clock tower is popularly known as Mirzapur Ghanta Ghar. [6] [7]

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