The viceregal lodge offers an excellent history lesson, though you cannot blame your children if the building reminds them of harry potters hogwarts school of magic. Himachal pradesh general knowledge book section play vital role for selection in any competitive exam in himachal pradesh. Websters bibliographic and eventbased timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics. As the area was near the temple of goddess shyamala so the name shimla was given. It is located at summer hill which is at a distance of 5 kms from the main town. Strung out along a 12km ridge, with steep forested hillsides falling away in all directions, the himachal capital is one of indias most popular hill resorts, buzzing with a happy flow of heatescaping indian vacationers. Shimla history shimla details history of shimla shimla hp. For some visitors the attraction is perusing a dwindling series of relics from shimlas previous incarnation as the summer. A writer who understands the hypnotic power of words, and who lets this power become the actual subject of his books.
Vast content,covered all sections very well and clear language. The old viceroy hall now houses the indian institute of advanced study and is a popular tourist attraction. It gives a detailed account of the period ranging from the coming of the aryans to the establishment of the british empire. After a certain period of time, the british rulers started developing the place, making it perfect for living. To discuss the provisions of the wavell plan a conference of 21 indian political leaders was invited to the summer capital of british government shimla. There are much more relevant points about the hill queen. List of educational institutions in shimla wikipedia.
The heritage shimla museum is another enticing edifice that offers a historical awareness of the shimla himachal pradesh. The himachal pradesh shimla state museum houses a huge collection of magnificent paintings, sculptures, coins, etc. Named after shyamla devi, an incarnation of the fierce goddess kali, stories of shimlas salubrious climate and invigorating surroundings made it grow in popularity. Shimla tourism 2020 india top things to do, images. Shimla history history of shimla city history of shimla. Shimla was a nondescript hamlet with shepherd hutments that became a flourishing town with palatial bungalows and hotels. Pat barr specializes in the history of india and the far east and is the author of several highly praised books. Hp gk book is important for all aspirants who are preparing for hpssc, hppsc,hpsssb, patwari, clerk, conductor and other exams. It is located at summer hill which is at a distance of 5 kms from the main town, shimla. Its a window into another world, for me a world i cant wait to explore. The history of shimla reveals that it was the summer hideaway of the british raj. Jan 01, 2017 buy himachal pradesh history culture and economy book online at best prices in india on.
This kingdom covered the area lying between the beas, satluj and yamuna rivers, i. To more about shimla, lets walk into the history segment and check out several historical stories and past details about shimla. Once the summer capital of british india this palace hotel is situated in middle of shimla town it has an excellent view, beautiful forest around and. Virbhadra singh with the objective of sensitizing youth of the state. Shimla imposes green tax on outstation vehicles and tourists. He was a professor of history at himachal pradesh university, shimla, where he. Discovery of india by jawaharlal nehru written by indias first prime minister when he was in prison 19421946, this book traces indias history starting from the indus valley civilization. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A book cafe in shimla run by two prisoners serving life terms the. Sumits book, shimla a british himalayan town, is an extraordinary glimpse into the town of shimla, india in the himalayas.
There has been powerful fiction about palestinians and by palestinians, but few have held to the light the myths, tales and rumors of both israel and the arabs with such discerning compassion. History of shimla way back in 1817, a small village tucked away in the himalayas was discovered by british surveyors and pronounced an ideal retreat for the homesick colonisers. Read about itineraries, activities, places to stay and travel essentials and get inspiration from the blog in the best guide to himachal pradesh. Shimla district has a number of bird and animal sanctuaries. Shimla, himachal pradesh shimla introduction, shimla.
His first book was on medieval indian history and appeared under the title of. The present work clears up these misconceptions and examines from facts of history the constant, rich and. At an elevation of seven thousand feet, it sits at the foothills of the himalayas. But exactly why shimla s scandal point has been named so is still. Shimla, city, capital of himachal pradesh state, northwestern india. Websters timeline history, 1822 2006 icon group international on. The shimla history greets you with its god gifted beauty and flawless surroundings. Essential information about shimla facts about shimla. Best camp sites in shimla for a himalayan adventure.
The cecil is a historic luxury hotel located in the hill station shimla, india. The book is an asset who wish to know historical facts and interesting anecdotes about shimla. The best historic hotels in shimla apr 2020 with prices. Buy himachal pradesh history culture and economy book online at best prices in india on. I enjoy reading about the history of shimla what the city was.
Get the best information about shimla, himachal pradesh tourism. Early history government of himachal pradesh, india. Shimla is one of the most popular hill stations in india. It is popular because of its close proximity to major cities like delhi and chandigarh. Social, cultural, and economic history of himachal pradesh. Oct 25, 2009 it is indicative of the city s history. Sumit has shared so much of the himalayas with us from architecture to trekking to ice skating. Nichp state centre, 6th floor, armsdale building, hp secretariat, shimla171002 india epabx no. Send travel enquiry fill up this simple form and let our travel experts get the best deals for you within minutes. Indian institute of advanced study rashtrapati niwas. The one at gandhi bhavan in the university has over 40,000 books and the other library, also a heritage building on the ridge, has 7,000.
It was after the gurkha war that the british soldiers founded a dense forest near the. Shimla has a population of 173,503 making it the biggest city in himachal. When i was tourism minister,we found that shimla had more visitors from the uk than from any other country. The himachal pradesh university was founded on july 22, 1970. Exploring shimlas glorious past shimla was a nondescript hamlet with shepherd hutments that became a flourishing town with palatial bungalows and hotels. Ancient history of himachal pradesh himachal pradesh. Get customized packages view shimla hotels trending stories of shimla. Before that shimla was under the rule of the gurkhas. Buy simla the summer capital of british india book online at low. This was the countrys focus for the better part of every year and now, it is the state capital of himachal pradesh. Shimla falls in seismic zone iv and it is said that even 2% buildings of shimla cannot withstand a high intensity earthquake. A very nice property bang on the most sought after tourist place, the mall, in shimla, the queen of hills. Shimla travel himachal pradesh, india lonely planet. Shimla enjoys a proud history as the preferred mountain escape retreat from the.
Shimla enjoys a proud history as the preferred mountain escape retreat from the unbearable summer heat of the plains or downstairs, as many himachalis refer to their lowaltitude neighbors a cool spot in which to sink into a life of idle gossip, romantic conquests, and military brownnosing. There is no better retreat than shimla if you wish to escape from the annoying summers in the rest of india. Its history seeks to trace the grace and grandeur of the indian kings as well as the lifestyle of the british raj and therein lies the essence of woodville. Gk, general studies, optional notes for upsc, ias, banking, civil services. After independence, the city became the capital of punjab and was later made the capital of himachal pradesh. Shimla, himachal pradesh shimla introduction, shimla india. Early history according to the mahabharta the tract which forms the present day himachal pradesh was made up of number of small republics known as janpadas each of which constituted both a state and cultural unit. The best thing about this property is location, location and location. History of hilly states is the section not covered in the book and some of its portion is taken from economic surveys of himachal pradesh, one can get fresh survey data from states website. In 1864, shimla was declared as the summer capital of british india, succeeding murree, northeast of rawalpindi. Shimla was built by the british on land they had retained after the gurkha war of 181416 and was. The best way to enjoy shimla is by walking as the oldest residents would vow and these walks are designed to take you through the towns rich history, heritage and natural beauty.
It is very important for the tourists visiting shimla, to know some important information of. The hotel was established in 1884 by the british but was later purchased by one of its employees, mohan singh oberoi, who later founded the oberoi hotels group, which presently owns and operates the property the cecil had quite modest beginnings in 1883 as a onestoried house, the tendril cottage with its famed inhabitant, rudyard kipling. With so much to lure your senses and offer you recreation at its best, get drenched in the spirit of adventure that you get to explore at state library, shimla. Enjoy the attractions of this popular tourist spot. Earlier shimla was under the rule of gurkhas and during the gurkha war, the british invaded the city. The summer capital of british india by bhasin, raja, hamilton, m. The history of shimla proudly boasts the colonial style of architecture that exists still now such as the christ church, gaiety theatre, and cecil hotel. According to the mahabharta the tract which forms the present day himachal pradesh was made up of number of small republics known as janpadas each of which constituted both a state and cultural unit.
The building that houses the institute was originally built as a home for lord dufferin, viceroy of india from 18841888 and was. It was set up by the ministry of education, government of india in 1964 and it started functioning from 20 october 1965. Shimla the british empire may have ceased to exist, but its echoes linger on in shimla 2m. The ghosts of shimla news archive news,the indian express. Shimla has been the host to some of the most important meetings in the indian history, including the simla conference of 1945 and the simla agreement of 1972 between india and pakistan. Ankur has 5 books on goodreads, and is currently reading its kind of a funny story by ned vizzini. Tunnel number 33 is the longest tunnel on kalkashimla railway track and it has a secret story to tell. The city lies northeast of chandigarh on a ridge of the himalayan foothills, at an elevation of about 7,100 feet 2,200 metres. Shimla has two state libraries with a collection of over 47,000 old books divided between them. Published books himachal pradesh university shimla, india. Shimla has two state libraries with a collection of over 47,000 old books.
Shimla history history of shimla city history of shimla india. History of shimla and me shimla past and present by edward j buck. We are committed to providing you with a reliable and efficient service at all times. The centre was inaugurated on april 10, 1995 by the then chief minister sh. Shimla also known as simla, is the capital and the largest city of the indian state of himachal. During the british rule, it was considered as the summer capital of india. Nielit shimla centre is located in the heart of the city in lower jakhoo area. A collection of books about himachal pradesh which covers himachal pradesh history, culture, geography, economic growth, temples and tourism. Situated in the northwest himalayas at a height of 7200ft, shimla is the capital of himachal pradesh. The old viceroy hall now houses the indian institute of advanced study and is.
Cut to 2019, shimla is an overpopulated choking town that has fallen prey to excessive tourism. The mystery behind shimla s scandal point it is a famous address in a famous city and among the must visit spots for tourists. Exploring shimlas glorious past books hindustan times. Timelines of history related to shimla during british. Shipped with premium postal service within 24hrs to the usa with delivery time of 7 14 days. In chapter viii titled some old houses and their owners i happen to be presently year 2015 the owner of two properties. Shimla was the capital of the raj,so a lot of people want to know about their history. In the days when shimla inspired scenes from rudyard kiplings kim, it was a popular pickup center for lusty british officers and flirtatious maidens keen to create a stir among the scandalmongerers who gathered along the mall during the summers. Capturing this journey is a coffee table book, with rare photographs.
According to mahabharata, the himalayas region now forming himachal pradesh was divided into a number of small tribal republics known as janapadas which was a type of sangha janapadas also called as ayudhajivi sanghas, meaning those who lived by the profession of arms. The book is one of the very best sources written on himachal pradesh. There is a general impression among many that before its formation 1948 himachal pradesh had no social or cultural unity. Exploring shimla s glorious past shimla was a nondescript hamlet with shepherd hutments that became a flourishing town with palatial bungalows and hotels. We have dispatched from our uk warehouse books of good condition to over 1 million satisfied customers worldwide. Shimla glorified in history, the erstwhile summer capital of india during the raj, shimla is derived by a sanskrit word shyamla a synonym of goddess kali in blue, also its former name when discovered by the british in 1819. This is a list of educational institutions in shimla, india. Shimla state museum, himachal pradesh timings, entry fee. The indian institute of advanced study iias is a research institute based in shimla, india. Explore shimla holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Details about shimla shimla travel guide shimla hp. As time passed, the erstwhile summer capital of the british empire grew leaps and bounds.
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