Mirzapur Clock Tower
Clock tower in India
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Mirzapur Clock Tower is a heritage architecture situated at Mirzapur, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.[1] It is adorned with fine carvings, clock with 1000 kg alloy metal bell and 20 feet long pendulum hangs on top of the tower. The clock was made in London by M/s Mears Stan Bank Company in 1866.[2] The tower was made in 1891.[3]
Importance
The Indian Standard Time is calculated from the 82.5 degrees East longitude, which falls in this clock tower in Mirzapur.[4][5] The clock tower is popularly known as Mirzapur Ghanta Ghar.[6][7]