Shah Ali Banda Clock Tower

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The Shah Ali Banda clock tower is a clock tower located in Hyderabad, India. [1]

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Shah Ali Banda Clock Tower
Location Hyderabad, India
Built1904

History

It was constructed in 1904, as part of Raj Rai Rayan's palace. [1] [2] [3] The palace has been destroyed, but the clock tower remains.

The clock is being restored in 2020. [2]

Clock

The clock contains Hindu-Arabic, Roman, Hindi, and Telugu numerals. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Shah Ali Banda clock tower all set to chime once again in city". The Siasat Daily . 2020-02-20. Retrieved 2020-11-06.
  2. 1 2 "Shah Ali Banda clock tower to chime again". The New Indian Express . 2020-03-11. Retrieved 2020-11-06.
  3. S, S.; Kumar, eep (2018-01-22). "Historical clock towers of Hyderabad to tick again". Telangana Today . Retrieved 2020-11-06.