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	{{Coord\|26.295122\|73.024044\|display=title}}'''Ghanta Ghar''', also known as the [[clock tower]] of [[Rajasthan]], is in the Indian city of [[Jodhpur]].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://travel.sulekha.com/royal-experience-in-the-blue-city-jodhpur_travelogue_589973 \|title=Royal Experience in the Blue City - Jodhpur - Travelogue \|website=travel.sulekha.com \|access-date=22 May 2022 \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411211712/http://travel.sulekha.com/royal-experience-in-the-blue-city-jodhpur_travelogue_589973 \|archive-date=11 April 2013 \|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=admin \|date=2021-05-10 \|title=घंटाघर जोधपुर का इतिहास-Ghanta Ghar Jodhpur History hindi - Times Of NS \|url=https://timesofns.com/2021/05/%e0%a4%98%e0%a4%82%e0%a4%9f%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%98%e0%a4%b0-%e0%a4%9c%e0%a5%8b%e0%a4%a7%e0%a4%aa%e0%a5%81%e0%a4%b0-%e0%a4%95%e0%a4%be-%e0%a4%87%e0%a4%a4%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%b9%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b8-ghanta-ghar-jodh/.html \|access-date=2022-06-25 \|language=en-US}}</ref>		{{Coord\|26.295122\|73.024044\|display=title}}'''Ghanta Ghar''', also known as the [[clock tower]] of [[Rajasthan]], is in the Indian city of [[Jodhpur]].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://travel.sulekha.com/royal-experience-in-the-blue-city-jodhpur_travelogue_589973 \|title=Royal Experience in the Blue City - Jodhpur - Travelogue \|website=travel.sulekha.com \|access-date=22 May 2022 \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411211712/http://travel.sulekha.com/royal-experience-in-the-blue-city-jodhpur_travelogue_589973 \|archive-date=11 April 2013 \|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=admin \|date=2021-05-10 \|title=घंटाघर जोधपुर का इतिहास-Ghanta Ghar Jodhpur History hindi - Times Of NS \|url=https://timesofns.com/2021/05/%e0%a4%98%e0%a4%82%e0%a4%9f%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%98%e0%a4%b0-%e0%a4%9c%e0%a5%8b%e0%a4%a7%e0%a4%aa%e0%a5%81%e0%a4%b0-%e0%a4%95%e0%a4%be-%e0%a4%87%e0%a4%a4%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%b9%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b8-ghanta-ghar-jodh/.html \|access-date=2022-06-25 \|language=en-US \|archive-date=20 September 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920173112/https://timesofns.com/2021/05/%E0%A4%98%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%9F%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%98%E0%A4%B0-%E0%A4%9C%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%A7%E0%A4%AA%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%B0-%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BE-%E0%A4%87%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%B9%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B8-ghanta-ghar-jodh/.html \|url-status=dead }}</ref>

	== History ==		== History ==
	~~The tower was built by~~ Maharaja [[Sardar Singh of Jodhpur\|Sardar Singh]], from ~~whom~~ the ~~adjacent Sardar Market takes its name~~.
	~~An ancient~~ clock tower ~~stands tall~~, ~~preserved in~~ the ~~middle~~ of the city, ~~believed to be~~ the ~~sole source for tracking time for locals in earlier times~~. ~~The top of this tower gives an amazing panorama~~ of the ~~city~~.<ref>~~JCR Cab (05~~/06/~~2023~~) https://~~www~~.~~jcrcab.com~~/jodhpur-~~sightseeing/~~</ref>		Construction of Ghanta Ghar began in 1909 under the direction of Maharaja [[Sardar Singh of Jodhpur\|Sardar Singh]], aiming to modernize [[Jodhpur]] by introducing a public clock tower akin to those in [[List of metropolitan areas in Europe\|European cities]]. The clock mechanism was imported from England and was installed in 1910. The tower immediately became the sole reliable timekeeper for the local populace in an era before pocket watches were common<ref>{{cite web \|title=Clock Tower Jodhpur – History, Description & Facts \|website=JodhpurTour.com \|url=https://www.jodhpurtour.com/clock-tower-jodhpur.php \|access-date=2025-07-02}}</ref>

			== Structure ==
			Ghanta Ghar rises in a five‑tiered structure crowned by a magnificent dome. The ground level presents a broad square base adorned with ornate patios and intricately carved jharokhas, all encircled by an octagonal stone railing that transforms the tower into a commanding roundabout at the heart of the city. The first and second tiers boast elaborately carved stone balconies, while the fourth tier proudly displays the iconic clock, sourced from the same UK maker as [[London\|London’s]] [[Big Ben]] set within segmental pediments and framed by bold [[Roman numerals]]. At the summit, a delicate chhatri gallery of arches and pillars supports the barrel‑shaped dome, and within, a winding spiral staircase leads up to the original clockwork chamber, where the precise mechanics continue to tick after more than a century.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Explore the Historical Ghanta Ghar of Jodhpur \|url=https://www.incredibleindia.gov.in/en/rajasthan/jodhpur/ghanta-ghar \|access-date=2025-07-03 \|website=Incredible India \|language=en}}</ref> The observation deck of Ghanta Ghar rises to approximately 70 ft (21 m) on a square sandstone plinth, constructed entirely of locally quarried red sandstone, Jodhpur’s signature building material<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Clock Tower Jodhpur \|url=https://jodhpurtourism.in/clock-tower-jodhpur \|access-date=2025-07-03 \|website=jodhpurtourism.in}}</ref>

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			! Geography of Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower), Jodhpur
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			\| '''Location''' \|\| Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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			\| '''Latitude''' \|\| 26.3046° N
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			\| '''Longitude''' \|\| 73.0248° E
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			\| '''Elevation''' \|\| 241 meters (791 ft) above sea level
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			\| '''Climate''' \|\| Arid, with very hot summers and mild winters
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			\| '''Architecture''' \|\| Built in 1910, featuring a blend of European and Rajput architectural styles
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			\| '''Height''' \|\| Approximately 29 meters (95 ft) tall
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	{{Coord\|26.295122\|73.024044\|display=title}}		[[File:Jodhpur Clock Tower.jpg\|thumbnail\|upright\|Ghanta Ghar]]
	'''Ghanta Ghar''', also known as the [[clock tower]] of [[Rajasthan]], is in the Indian city of [[Jodhpur]].<ref>http://travel.sulekha.com/royal-experience-in-the-blue-city-jodhpur_travelogue_589973{{~~dead link~~\|date=~~October 2017~~ \|~~bot~~=~~InternetArchiveBot~~ \|~~fix~~-~~attempted~~=~~yes~~ }}</ref>		{{Coord\|26.295122\|73.024044\|display=title}}'''Ghanta Ghar''', also known as the [[clock tower]] of [[Rajasthan]], is in the Indian city of [[Jodhpur]].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://travel.sulekha.com/royal-experience-in-the-blue-city-jodhpur_travelogue_589973 \|title=Royal Experience in the Blue City - Jodhpur - Travelogue \|website=travel.sulekha.com \|access-date=22 May 2022 \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411211712/http://travel.sulekha.com/royal-experience-in-the-blue-city-jodhpur_travelogue_589973 \|archive-date=11 April 2013 \|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=admin \|date=2021-05-10 \|title=घंटाघर जोधपुर का इतिहास-Ghanta Ghar Jodhpur History hindi - Times Of NS \|url=https://timesofns.com/2021/05/%e0%a4%98%e0%a4%82%e0%a4%9f%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%98%e0%a4%b0-%e0%a4%9c%e0%a5%8b%e0%a4%a7%e0%a4%aa%e0%a5%81%e0%a4%b0-%e0%a4%95%e0%a4%be-%e0%a4%87%e0%a4%a4%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%b9%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b8-ghanta-ghar-jodh/.html \|access-date=2022-06-25 \|language=en-US}}</ref>

	== History ==		== History ==
	The tower was built by Maharaja [[Sardar Singh of Jodhpur\|Sardar Singh]] ~~(1880-1911)~~ from whom the ~~market~~ takes it name.		The tower was built by Maharaja [[Sardar Singh of Jodhpur\|Sardar Singh]], from whom the adjacent Sardar Market takes its name.
	~~VICTORIA CLOCK TOWER~~		An ancient clock tower stands tall, preserved in the middle of the city, believed to be the sole source for tracking time for locals in earlier times. The top of this tower gives an amazing panorama of the city.<ref>JCR Cab (05/06/2023) https://www.jcrcab.com/jodhpur-sightseeing/</ref>
	~~Ajmer is a city that has seen major influence from the British in its past. The British left their legacy in many forms in Ajmer~~, ~~some of which are~~ in the ~~form~~ of ~~educational institutions and architectural buildings in~~ the city~~. While a couple of these buildings are located in the heart of Ajmer~~, ~~one that immediately catches~~ the ~~eye~~ of ~~the visitor is the Victoria Jubilee Clock Tower. Located just opposite the railway station in Ajmer, the monument is an imposing clock~~ tower ~~that was built back in 1887. It is particularly well-known for its architectural beauty, and is quite~~ an ~~impressive example of British architecture, reminding onlookers of a smaller version~~ of the ~~famous Big Ben~~.

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	== History ==		== History ==
	The tower was built by Maharaja [[Sardar Singh of Jodhpur\|Sardar Singh]] (1880-1911) from whom the market takes it name.		The tower was built by Maharaja [[Sardar Singh of Jodhpur\|Sardar Singh]] (1880-1911) from whom the market takes it name.
			VICTORIA CLOCK TOWER
			Ajmer is a city that has seen major influence from the British in its past. The British left their legacy in many forms in Ajmer, some of which are in the form of educational institutions and architectural buildings in the city. While a couple of these buildings are located in the heart of Ajmer, one that immediately catches the eye of the visitor is the Victoria Jubilee Clock Tower. Located just opposite the railway station in Ajmer, the monument is an imposing clock tower that was built back in 1887. It is particularly well-known for its architectural beauty, and is quite an impressive example of British architecture, reminding onlookers of a smaller version of the famous Big Ben.

	==References==		==References==

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{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}{{More citations needed|date=November 2020}}[[File:Jodhpur Clock Tower.jpg|thumbnail|upright|Ghanta Ghar]]
{{Coord|26.295122|73.024044|display=title}}
'''Ghanta Ghar''', also known as the [[clock tower]] of [[Rajasthan]], is in the Indian city of [[Jodhpur]].<ref>http://travel.sulekha.com/royal-experience-in-the-blue-city-jodhpur_travelogue_589973{{dead link|date=October 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

== History ==
The tower was built by Maharaja [[Sardar Singh of Jodhpur|Sardar Singh]] (1880-1911) from whom the market takes it name.

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