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Dufferin Clock Tower

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The space around the clock tower was formerly used by hawkers and vehicle parkers. The heritage department vacated the hawkers and emptied the space for development. In 2012, the city council completed the work of renovating the space around the clock tower with tiles and seats for tourists. The
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was the Viceroy of India during 1884–1888. What is popularly known as Chikkagadiyara seen at the end of Devaraja Market close to Krishna Rajendra Circle was commissioned in his honor. He was the first Viceroy of the colonial India to pay a ceremonial and friendly visit to Mysore on invitation of
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space is spacious enough to conduct small gatherings. The work was completed on a project of four million Indian rupees. Nine small fountains and 13 decorated lamps were added to the space. The place is now suitable for conducting small music concerts.
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In princely state of Mysore during British, the Wadeyars ruled under the guidance of Vice-Roy. Of course, Wadeyars had to please the Vice-Roy and other Officers to maintain a cordial relationship.
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The clock tower is built on a foundation of eight pillars covered by railings. A decorated fountain at the center is the showpiece of the structure. The local people call the clock tower
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Maharaja Chamaraja Wadeyar X in 1886. It is named after him as Dufferin Clock Tower. It is now a heritage structure in Mysore and served as time keeper during the reign of the Wadeyars.
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or the small clock tower. The clock tower has historic importance of its location in front of the monumental Devaraja Market.
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The Dufferin Clock Tower is located near the new bus station in Mysore in front of the Deveraja Market.
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Dufferin Clock Tower well known as 'Chikkagadiyara' (Little Clock) is situated at the end of
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is a historic relic and heritage structure of Mysore city in Karnataka province, India.
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Lord Dufferin
Devaraja Market
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Devaraj Urs Road, Mysore
"Victimisation of the Dufferin Clock | Mysuru News - Times of India"
The Times of India
"Cultural space at Dufferin Clock Tower nearly ready"
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Tourist attractions in Mysore
Mysore North
Clock towers in India
Buildings and structures in Mysore
Towers completed in 1886

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