Raopura Tower located in Vadodara is a clock tower built in the year 1896 and then it was central part of the fort.
The Tower is designed in Indo-Saracenic style with clock in all the four directions. The design also includes Chhatris above the clock.
It is also known as Maharani Chimnabai Tower as it was built in memory of Maharani Chimnabai the first wife of the Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III.
The Tower is designed in Indo-Saracenic style with clock in all the four directions. The design also includes Chhatris above the clock.
It is also known as Maharani Chimnabai Tower as it was built in memory of Maharani Chimnabai the first wife of the Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III.
such wonderful architecture
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Great to see Vadodara! I did a part of my schooling there :)
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ReplyDeleteNice ancient tower and beautiful architecture !
ReplyDeleteThe tower has a wonderful architecture and well capture by you! Hope the clocks work still
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ReplyDeleteA beautiful tower it is indeed and lovely skies for a backdrop!! Thanks as always for sharing, Rajesh!! Hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend!!
ReplyDeleteDoes the clock still tell the correct time?
ReplyDeleteA beautiful tower and good choice for skywatch photo!!
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see something that old still functional - what a wonderful tower.
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ReplyDeleteI find it so interesting that the clocks appear on all sides. This is such a unique structure. It looks like it stands high. You continue to amaze me with all of your posts.
ReplyDeleteA tower very different from what I've seen here in North America!
ReplyDeletefabulous image- so very exotic!
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Great captures :)
ReplyDeleteGood landmark, Well kept
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