The Horniman Circle Gardens is a large park in South Mumbai, India which encompasses an area of 12,081 square yards (10,101 m2). It is situated in the Fort district of Mumbai, and is surrounded by office complexes housing the country's premier banks. Designed to be a large open space with grand buildings in the middle of the walled city, the area had been known as Bombay Green in the 18th century. Following India's independence in 1947, the area was renamed in honor of Benjamin Horniman, editor of the Bombay Chronicle newspaper, who supported Indian independence.
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