[2] It was formally opened to the public in 1892 by the Commissioner in Sind, Sir Evan James,[2] at a total cost of 37,178 rupees.

[2] 4 clocks are situated at a height of 70 feet on each facade, with a bell that weighs 300 pounds that strikes on the hour.

[8] The tower is decorated with delicate stonework,[11] which was carved by stonemasons of the Silawat community,[12] who are also known as Gazdars.

The tower used to mark the southern extent of the city when arriving from the port in Kiamari along Napier Mole Road.

[4] It also serves as a marker of the dividing line between the Old Town from the new European Serai Quarters.