Brit Bunker Discovered Below Raj Bhavan

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    • Publish Date: Aug 17 2016 3:43PM
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    • Updated Date: Aug 17 2016 3:43PM
Brit Bunker Discovered Below Raj Bhavan

MUMBAI, Aug 16: A 150-meter long underground British era bunker, which had been closed for several decades, was discovered by Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao on Tuesday. The Governor has expressed his intention to consult experts from various fields to preserve it. The Governor had directed to get the bunker opened after he was informed by old-timers three months ago about the presence of a tunnel inside the Raj Bhavan. On August 12, the staff of the Public Works Department at Raj Bhavan broke open a temporary wall that closed the entrance to the bunker on the eastern side, the official said in a statement. Instead of an underground tunnel, an entire barrack with 13 rooms of different sizes was found.Even though the bunker was apparently closed after Independence, it was found to be surprisingly intact. 

Raj Bhavan, formerly known as 'Government House' served as the residence of British Governors since 1885 when Lord Reay turned it into a permanent residence. Prior to 1885, the Malabar Hill residence served as the Summer Residence of the British Governors.  The Government House at Parel served as the Governor's residence before 1885.

 


 

 

The discovery is huge, here's why!

  • The 150-meter long bunker opens with a 20-ft tall gate and a ramp on the western side. 
  • There are long passages and small to medium rooms on either side, he said. 
  • The bunker spread over an area of over 5,000 square feet has rooms bearing the name Shell Store, Gun Shell, Cartridge Store, Shell Lift, Pump, Workshop etc. There are also scores of Lamp Recesses in the gangway. 
  • The entire underground bunker has a drainage system and inlets for fresh air and light, the official said.

 

The Images Tweeted By Maha CM Devendra Phadnavis

 

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Bhavana Jaison Atomic Energy Central School No 2

After 70 years .... surprised. It should be opened to the public.

Harini MS NAGARJUNA VIDYANIKETAN

This is such a beautiful discovery!! It can be used to discover more about the olden day British architecture, and can also inspire budding Indian architects. Indeed this is something that is going to bring India to a great spotlight, atleast for a few days.

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