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The Rajabai Clock Tower is a prominent feature of the Mumbai University complex. The clock has been likened to Big Ben in London. Apparently in the old days it used to play Rule Britannia, God Save the King and a Handel Symphony along with 13 other tunes that changed four times a day. Now with the British rule long gone, it now only plays the chimes of Big Ben every quarter hour. Standing at 280 feet tall, it was named after the mother of a 19th century stockbroker, who helped to fund the building of the tower and library that lies underneath the clock. The magnificent 5 storey spiral staircase was once open to the public but was closed after to visitors after several discontented citizens hurled themselves from the top. Leave a Comment Address: Bhaurao Patil RoadDirections: Situated in the gardens of Mumbai University
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 by nish2027
The ground floor has two side rooms. The tower forms a carriage porch and a spiral staircase vestibule. The tower over the carriage porch has a square form up to the gallery at the top of the first level, which is at a height of 68 feet from the ground. The shape of the tower changes from square to an octagon and the height from this gallery to the top of the tower is 118 feet and the third stage to the top of the finial is 94 feet, making the total height of the tower 280 feet.
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The Rajabai clock tower chimes once every 15 minutes. During the British period some of the tuned that the clock played included "Rule Britannia", "God Save the King" and "A Handel Symphony" out of a total of 16 tunes that changed four times a day. Today the clock plays only one tune every 15 minutes. Leave a Comment Directions: Walking distance from Churchgate station
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 by pollon
It takes its name from the mother of a stockbroker of the 19th century who contributed to its construction. Leave a Comment
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A landmark in Bombay since its completion in 1878, the Gothic revival Rajabai Clock Tower is part of the University of Mumbai campus. The tower was financed by a wealthy local stockbroker and cotton merchant, Premchand Roychand, who named it after his mother Rajabai. The tower rises 78 metres and dominates the skyline over the Oval Maidan park. Address: Bhaurao Patil Marg (formerly Mayo Road)Directions: Khala Goda Area
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 by ashishashar
The Rajabai Clock Tower is named after the mother of a 19th century stockbroker, who contributed towards its construction; it has a spiral staircase , which is unfortunately closed to the visitors after several unhappy citizens hurled themselves from the top.
Under the clock tower is the magnificent University Library, with what are undoubtedly some of the most exquisite stained glass windows in Asia. These have recently been treated by British conservationists and restored to their pristine glory. Well worth a look. Leave a Comment
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Situated in South Mumbai, Raja Clock Tower is a vintage clock tower. This is a spectacular Victorian establishment which in the current times is situated in the confines of the Fort campus of the University of Mumbai. This structure is modeled on Big Ben and is an amalgamation of Venetian and Gothic style of architecture. During my college days Rajabai Clock Tower used to be me and my gang’s meeting point and nobody used to be late as this huge clock was always their to tell the right time and thus nobody could ever make excuses for being late. It strikes a wafting chime every quarter hour reminding us always that we are late for our classes.
This clock is built overlooking The Oval University grounds and thus is always an important landmark in the city which can be seen through the sky high buildings. Next to the High Court this is a 260 feet high clock tower and is tastefully decked with oriental figures. Under this tower the University Library is situated which is adorned with exquisite stained glass windows which is definitely worth a look. Leave a Comment Address: Churchgate, MumbaiDirections: Gardens of University of Mumbai Outside Churchgate Railway Station
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