shimla

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State capital of Himachal Pradesh (India)
formerly Simla City (pop., 2001 prelim.: 142,161), 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