Raj Bhavan, Shimla
Raj Bhavan (translation: Government House), formerly Barnes' Court is the official residence of the Governor of Himachal Pradesh. It is located in the capital city of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
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| Coordinates | 31.089°N 77.181°E |
| Current tenants | Shiv Pratap Shukla |
| Owner | Government of Himachal Pradesh |
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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]
References
- Peterhoff (Old Raj Bhavan At Chauramaidan), Governor House, Himachal Pradesh
- Gillian Wright (1 August 1991). Hill stations of India. Odyssey. p. 101. ISBN 978-962-217-137-4. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
- 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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