Multiple choice general knowledge history

Which city was the summer capital of India during British Rule?

  1. Nainital

  2. Darjeeling

  3. Simla

  4. Ooty
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Explanation

Simla (now Shimla) was the summer capital of British India from 1864 onwards. The British moved their administration there from Calcutta (and later New Delhi) to escape the scorching summer heat of the plains. The town's cool climate and mountain scenery made it an ideal retreat.

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