Who designed the Victoria Terminus?

Frederick William Stevens
Axel Haig
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus/Architects

What is the main feature of Victoria Terminus?

The terminal was built over 10 years, starting in 1878, according to a High Victorian Gothic design based on late medieval Italian models. Its remarkable stone dome, turrets, pointed arches and eccentric ground plan are close to traditional Indian palace architecture.

Why was Victoria Terminus built?

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) was built in 1887 to commemorate the Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee (it was originally named Victoria Terminus in her honour).

When was Victoria Terminus built?

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) is located in Mumbai on the Western Part of India touching the shores of the Arabian Sea. This building, designed by F. W. Stevens, is spread across a 2.85 hectare area. The terminal was built over a period of 10 years starting in 1878.

What is the earlier name of Mumbai?

Bombay
Marathi speakers have long referred to the city as Mumbai, after the Hindu goddess Mumbadevi, the city’s patron deity. Shiv Sena had argued that the previous name, Bombay, was an unwanted relic of British colonial rule in India.

Who built Shivaji airport?

A consortium of GVK Industries Ltd, Airports Company South Africa, and Bidvest, won the bid to manage and operate CSMIA. To accomplish this task, Mumbai International Airport Private Limited (MIAL), a joint venture between the consortium (74%) and the Airports Authority of India (26%) was formed.

Which is the style of architecture in CST?

Indo-Saracenic architectureChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus / Architectural style

When was Victoria Terminus name changed?

1996
Known for over a century as Victoria Terminus, the facility was renamed after Shivaji by the Union government in 1996, months after Bombay was renamed as Mumbai. It is one of the busiest stations in India serving as a terminus for scores of long-distance and commuter services trains.

Who built Bombay?

King Bhimdev founded his kingdom in the region in the late 13th century and established his capital in Mahikawati (present day Mahim). The Pathare Prabhus, among the earliest known settlers of the city, were brought to Mahikawati from Saurashtra in Gujarat around 1298 by Bhimdev.

Does Mumbai have 2 airports?

There are two airports in Mumbai: Terminal 1 (A,B and C) are all domestic terminals. Terminal 2 or more popularly knows as international airport/terminal has mostly international flights but there are also some domestic flights.