Simla
| 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
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). Depending where you live, you may be able to access this book.
- The Magic Mountains: Hill Stations and the British Raj by Dane Kennedy, 1996 University of California Press
- Shimla-Heritage