Himachal Pradesh, India · Asia
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Shimla is a city located in Himachal Pradesh, India. With a population of 173,503, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Shimla sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Shimla to your route.
Shimla, also known as Simla (the official name until 1972), (Hindi: [ʃɪmla] ) is the capital and the largest city of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of British India. After independence, the city became the capital of East Punjab and was later made theRead more
capital city of Himachal Pradesh. It is the largest and most developed city of Himachal Pradesh, as well as the state's principal commercial, cultural and educational centre.
Small hamlets were recorded before 1815 when British forces took control of the area. The climatic conditions attracted the British to establish the city in the dense forests of the Himalayas. As the summer capital, Shimla hosted many important political meetings including the Simla Deputation of 1906, the Simla Accord of 1914 and the Simla Conference of 1945. After independence, the state of Himachal Pradesh came into being in 1948 as a result of the integration of 28 princely states. Even after independence, the city remained an important political centre, hosting the Simla Agreement of 1972. After the reorganisation of the state of Himachal Pradesh, the existing Mahasu district was named Shimla.
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Shimla is located in Himachal Pradesh, India, Asia. The coordinates are 31.1044 latitude, 77.1666 longitude.
Shimla has a population of approximately 173,503 people, making it a city in India.
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