It's time now for a new UNESCO site. The Rajabai Clock Tower, in South Mumbai, is part of The Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai, which was added to the list of World Heritage Sites this year.
The card was sent by K. R.
Rajabai Clock Tower stands in Mumbai University Fort Campus located next to the High Court. The tower was built by Sir Gilbert Scott, who modeled it on the Big Ben. The foundation stone of the tower was laid down on March 1869. The majestic tower holds a big clock which can be viewed from a distance. The clock also plays melodic tunes at fixed intervals.
Rajabai tower owes its name to Premchand's mother, who was a blind woman. As Premchand's family was a strict follower of Jainism, his mother took her dinner before evening and the evening bell of the tower assisted her in determining the time without anyone's help. She would then take the dinner herself. Premchand was the sole contributor for the construction of the tower and hence wanted it to be named after his mother Rajabai. - in: https://www.mumbai.org.uk/rajbai-tower.html
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