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The Rajabai Clock Tower is a Gothic Revival clock tower within the University of Mumbai's Fort campus in Mumbai, India. Designed by British architect George Gilbert Scott and completed in 1878, it forms part of the university's nineteenth-century library complex. Its design draws on Venetian and English Gothic architecture and incorporates sculptural ornament and stained glass; the tower is a prominent element of Mumbai's Victorian Gothic ensemble, which is included in a UNESCO World Heritage property.
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Rajabai Clock Tower ranks #18 of 102 in the Clock Tower ranking, behind Belfry of Tournai, ahead of Clock Tower (Cartagena de Indias).
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Why is Mumbai's Rajabai Clock Tower called Rajabai?
Businessman Premchand Roychand financed the tower and named it after his mother, Rajabai. It forms part of the University of Mumbai's library complex.
Who designed the Rajabai Clock Tower?
British architect George Gilbert Scott designed it without traveling to India. The completed 1878 structure combines Venetian Gothic features with locally produced decorative work.
Can visitors climb the Rajabai Clock Tower?
Public access to the interior and upper levels is generally restricted because the tower is part of the university campus. Visitors can readily view its exterior from the Fort precinct, subject to campus security rules.
Is the Rajabai Clock Tower part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Yes. It stands within Mumbai's Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles, inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2018.
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