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Simla Then and Now: Summer Capital of the Raj

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Title Simla Then and Now: Summer Capital of the Raj
 
Creator Pubby, Vipin
 
Subject 954 South Asia India
 
Description Simla occupies a unique place in the history of the Indian subcontinent. Emerging as a nostalgic reminder of their country for the British officers posted in the region, the town went on to occupy the centre-stage during the hey-day of the Raj. The decisions taken at the summer capital of the Indian Empire directly affected millions of people in the sub-continent and directed the course of history. The town became a symbol of the British power. On the one hand it was criticised for the fun and frivolity which was associated with the British social life, on the other it came in for severe criticism for being detached from the people and reality-"government working from the 500th floor" as Gandhiji put it-and finally, the rise of nationalist movement saw a decline in its influence and importance.
 
Publisher Indus Pubushing Company
 
Date 1988
 
Type Book
NonPeerReviewed
 
Format text
 
Language en
 
Identifier http://hillagricrepository.co.in/1167/1/66066.pdf
Pubby, Vipin (1988) Simla Then and Now: Summer Capital of the Raj. First Edition (P91S). Indus Pubushing Company, New Delhi,India. ISBN 81-85182-11-6