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Clock Tower

Shri Sayaji Tower

Tucked in the small strip of garden across the Faculty of Arts of the MSU, is a silent clock tower, called the Shri Sayaji Tower. The tower was erected during the years 1920-21 at the cost of Rs. 30,470 from which the clock itself costed about Rs. 3000. The Tower : The tower is almost 40 feet high and emerges…

Raopura Tower

The Maharani Chimnabai Tower, commonly known as Raopura tower is one of the major landmarks of the city. Erected in 1896, the funds for the tower were contributed by the citizens of Baroda in the memory of Maharani Chimnabai  I (1864-1885). Maharani Chimnabai I was the first wife of  Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. It was inaugurated by the last Nawab of…

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