Husainabad Clock Tower, Lucknow
The Husainabad Clock Tower is one of India鈥檚 Victorian-Gothic monuments. Erected in 1881 by the Husainabad Trust to commemorate the arrival of Sir George Couper, the first Lieutenant Governor of the United Provinces of Awadh, it stands adjacent to the Bara Imambara complex.
At a commanding height of 67 meters, this elegant red-brick tower is reputed to be the tallest clock tower in India. Designed by British architect Richard Roskell Bayne, its four clock faces are set atop an intricately ornamented structure blending Mughal motifs with Victorian flair. The clock mechanism itself, crafted from gunmetal, houses a 14-foot pendulum and features a floral鈥憄etal dial surrounded by chimes.
Over the years, the clock fell silent for nearly 27 years鈥攂ut thanks to the dedication of two local enthusiasts, Captain Paritosh Chauhan and Akhilesh Agarwal, the original mechanical mechanism was restored to full operation between 2010 and 2011, preserving this heritage piece without replacing it with an electronic alternative.
At a commanding height of 67 meters, this elegant red-brick tower is reputed to be the tallest clock tower in India. Designed by British architect Richard Roskell Bayne, its four clock faces are set atop an intricately ornamented structure blending Mughal motifs with Victorian flair. The clock mechanism itself, crafted from gunmetal, houses a 14-foot pendulum and features a floral鈥憄etal dial surrounded by chimes.
Over the years, the clock fell silent for nearly 27 years鈥攂ut thanks to the dedication of two local enthusiasts, Captain Paritosh Chauhan and Akhilesh Agarwal, the original mechanical mechanism was restored to full operation between 2010 and 2011, preserving this heritage piece without replacing it with an electronic alternative.
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Sight Name: Husainabad Clock Tower
Sight Location: Lucknow, India (See walking tours in Lucknow)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Lucknow, India (See walking tours in Lucknow)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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