Mahboob Chowk is unique because of its style of architecture, amongst the fine examples of free-standing clock towers that the city has. The Mahboob Chowk, a historic city square is a 5 storey structure located at a short distance from the Lad Bazar to the west of Charminar in Hyderabad. In its heydays, the clock tower was surrounded by an elevated garden.
Clock Tower was constructed in 1892 by Asman Jah, the Prime Minister of Hyderabad. At that time, watches and clocks were a rarity and a luxury not available to the common man. The Clock Tower was gifted to the common citizens of Hyderabad so that they could go about with their daily activities.
Today the clock tower has lost its charm and lies in neglect as a result one of the four clocks is dangling in the air. All the four clocks show different times. Immediate attention should be paid to protect the 132 year old clock.
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