Simla

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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.
Shimla Wikipedia

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.

This link also mentions the churches and cemeteries in Simla and the surrounding area.

Schools

  • Bishop Cotton School - see Schools for details.

FIBIS resources

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