Postal Heritage: Converting Postal Heritage into Tourist Attractions
- The legacy of Indian postal history can be seen in the Maurya period. However, the foundation of the modern systematic postal system was laid by the British in the 19th century.
- The Mumbai GPO, built in 1913, is an excellent example of Indo-Saracenic architecture, and was inspired by the Gol Gumbaz of Bijapur.
- The Department of Posts is working closely with INTACH and CPWD to restore its important heritage buildings, thereby making such places tourist attractions.
- The 'General Post Office' in Kolkata was designed by Mr. Granville in the year 1864 and the 'Mumbai General Post Office' was designed by Mr. James Beg ....
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