Minto Tower

Minto Tower is a historic colonial-era clock tower located in the centre of Giddhaur town in Jamui district, Bihar. Built in 1906 by the erstwhile Giddhaur Raj to commemorate the visit of Lord Minto, the then Viceroy of India, it stands at the main market intersection. The tower is a prominent landmark of Giddhaur and an example of early 20th-century civic architecture in the region.

Visitors can expect a small historic tower structure situated at a busy road intersection in Giddhaur Bazaar. The tower features colonial-style masonry, a clock face and commemorative plaques. The surroundings are an active local market area with shops and street activity. Visitors can view the tower from the street, take photographs and observe daily town life. There is no enclosed complex to enter.

Minto Tower was erected in 1906 by the ruler of Giddhaur Raj to commemorate the visit of Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 4th Earl of Minto, Viceroy of India from 1905 to 1910. It was built as a welcome monument and civic clock tower during the British colonial period and has since remained a historic landmark representing the heritage of the former Giddhaur estate in Jamui district.

The tower is a well-known local landmark and identity marker for Giddhaur town. It is situated in the main bazaar area and serves as a central reference point for residents and visitors, reflecting the town's historical association with the Giddhaur Raj.