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Shimlaformerly SimlaCity (pop., 2001: 142,555), capital of Himachal Pradesh state, northwestern India. The city was built by the British after the Gurkha War (1814–16), on a ridge of the Himalayan foothills some 7,100 ft (2,200 m) high. It served as the British summer capital (1865–1939) and as the headquarters of Punjab (1947–53). Because of its cool climate and scenic setting, it is one of India's most popular hill resorts. Simla a city in N India, capital of Himachal Pradesh state: summer capital of India (1865--1939); hill resort and health centre. Pop.: 142 161 (2001) Simla a city in northern India, located in the Himalayan foothills at an elevation of 2,200 m. Capital of the state of Hi-machal Pradesh. Population, 55,300 (1971). Simla is a summer mountain resort and a scientific research center. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | So Bobby departed joyously to Simla Pahar with a tin box of gorgeous raiment. No one dreamed of a railroad to Simla in those days, for it was seven thousand feet up in the air. Little Mildred answered nothing, but watched the North Star and hummed a selection from recent Simla burlesque that had much delighted the White Hussars. |
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