Raj Bhavan (Himachal Pradesh)

Raj Bhavan (Hindi for Governor House) is the official residence of the Governor of Himachal Pradesh. It is located in the capital city of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

History

The present-day Raj Bhavan was earlier known as the Barnes' Court. When Himachal became a full-fledged state in 1971, the Peterhoff served as the Raj Bhavan. After the building was damaged in a fire, the Raj Bhavan was shifted to the Barnes Court building.[1]

Originally named after Edward Barnes, the commander-in-chief of British India,[2] it is a neo-Tudor timber-framed building.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Peterhoff (Old Raj Bhavan At Chauramaidan), Governor House, Himachal Pradesh
  2. ↑ Gillian Wright (1 August 1991). Hill stations of India. Odyssey. p. 101. ISBN 978-962-217-137-4. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
  3. ↑ Chitra Garg (2007). Travel India: A Complete Guide to Tourist. Lotus Press. ISBN 978-81-8382-084-4. Retrieved 11 February 2013.

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