Kritika Handa

How Did People Keep A Track Of Time Before Clock Was Invented?

Sundials measured time by casting a shadow from the sun on a marked surface, indicating daylight hours.

Sundials

Water clocks, or clepsydras, tracked time by the steady flow of water through a container.

Water Clocks

Hourglasses measured time with sand flowing through a narrow passage, providing intervals of consistent duration.

Hourglasses

Astronomical observations involved tracking celestial bodies' movements and cycles to determine time throughout the day and year.

Astronomical Observations

Natural events like sunrise, sunset, and seasonal changes were used to estimate time and structure daily activities.

Natural Events

There are several monuments and architecture in India that were designed to tell time using different tools, Jantar Mantar being one of them.

Monuments and Architectures