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Now known as Shimla
{{Locations_Infobox
|presidency= [[Bengal (Presidency)|Bengal]]
|image=
|coordinates=[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=31.111,77.154&ie=UTF8&ll=31.137603,77.128143&spn=0.544223,1.234589&z=10&iwloc=A  31.137603°N 77.128143°E]
|altitude= 2,900 m (9,514 ft)
|presentname=Shimla  
|stateprovince=Himachal Pradesh
|country=India
|transport=[[Kalka-Simla Railway]]
}}


'''Simla''' (now known as Shimla) was the summer capital of the Raj from 1864.  In the centre of Simla is the large open space known as The Ridge.  The colonial-era architecture in the town is notable for its mock tudor style.
==Railway==
The narrow gauge [[Kalka-Simla Railway]] is still operational, having opened in 1903.
==Churches==
*Christ Church (Anglican)
*St Michaels RC Church
==Cemeteries==
*'''Sanjauli Cemetery''' - Sumit Raj Vashisht's blog [http://cemeteriesinshimla.blogspot.com/2008_11_07_archive.html "Cemeteries In Shimla"] gives information about Sanjauli Cemetery established 1921. Includes a list of names. Nothing remains of one earlier cemetery. The blog [http://heritagewalksinshimla.blogspot.com Heritage Walks in Shimla] also gives additional information about earlier cemeteries.
==Schools==
*Bishop Cotton School - see [[Schools]] for details.
==External links==
''Simla, Past and Present'' by Sir Edward John Buck 1904 includes “descriptions of interesting personages and their residences”. Available at the [[British Library]]. [http://books.google.com/books?id=LU0CAAAAMAAJ Snippet View Google Books] (1925 edition)
''Simla, Past and Present'' by Sir Edward John Buck 1904 includes “descriptions of interesting personages and their residences”. Available at the [[British Library]]. [http://books.google.com/books?id=LU0CAAAAMAAJ Snippet View Google Books] (1925 edition)


Sumit Raj Vashisht's blog [http://cemeteriesinshimla.blogspot.com/2008_11_07_archive.html Cemeteries In Shimla] gives information about Sanjauli Cemetery established 1921.Includes a list of names. Nothing remains of one earlier cemetery.The blog [http://heritagewalksinshimla.blogspot.com Heritage Walks in Shimla] also gives additional information about earlier cemeteries.
Also refer [[Schools]]


[[Category:Cities, towns and villages in Bengal Presidency]]
[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Locations]]

Revision as of 21:03, 25 August 2009

Simla
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Presidency: Bengal
Coordinates: 31.137603°N 77.128143°E
Altitude: 2,900 m (9,514 ft)
Present Day Details
Place Name: Shimla
State/Province: Himachal Pradesh
Country: India
Transport links
Kalka-Simla Railway

Simla (now known as Shimla) was the summer capital of the Raj from 1864. In the centre of Simla is the large open space known as The Ridge. The colonial-era architecture in the town is notable for its mock tudor style.

Railway

The narrow gauge Kalka-Simla Railway is still operational, having opened in 1903.

Churches

  • Christ Church (Anglican)
  • St Michaels RC Church

Cemeteries

  • Sanjauli Cemetery - Sumit Raj Vashisht's blog "Cemeteries In Shimla" gives information about Sanjauli Cemetery established 1921. Includes a list of names. Nothing remains of one earlier cemetery. The blog Heritage Walks in Shimla also gives additional information about earlier cemeteries.

Schools

  • Bishop Cotton School - see Schools for details.

External links

Simla, Past and Present by Sir Edward John Buck 1904 includes “descriptions of interesting personages and their residences”. Available at the British Library. Snippet View Google Books (1925 edition)