What to read after CLOCK TOWERS OF INDIA?

Clock towers, commonly known as ‘Ghantaghar’, are very popular structures available in many

cities of India. Apart from telling the time, they tell the history of the place. They are

architectural master pieces, built in different styles of architecture depending upon who

constructed them. Unfortunately, not much information about these clock towers is available and

they have not been chronicled. Even the public is not aware about the existence of clock towers

in their city. Therefore, it’s no surprise that these clock towers are standing uncared for, many in

dilapidated state. There is urgent need to preserve these heritage structures and initiate steps to

renovate and bring them to their old glory.

The author has included 99 clock towers, existing in 57 cities spread over 15 States and 3 Union

Territories of India, in this book. The book introduces the cities, mentioning interesting facts

about their history and traces the details of construction of the clock towers. The author has also

outlined a plan of action for making the maintenance of clock towers self sustaining. The book is

of interest to the tourists, students of history, architecture and engineering and the municipalities

of various cities having clock towers.