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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus is an iconic Mumbai landmark & here are 7 facts about it that will surprise you.
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1. It was first constructed in 1853.
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2. At the time, it was known as Bori Bunder Station.
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3. When it was reconstructed in 1888, it was renamed to Victoria Terminus.
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4. If it were still existing, Bori Bunder would’ve been the oldest railway station in India.
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5. The first train at the station was operated on April 16 in 1853 from Bori Bunder to Thane.
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6. During its reconstruction, it took 10 years to build.
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7. It used to have a statue of Queen Victoria which went missing after it was displaced from its original place.
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Have you visited this iconic landmark?
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