Question

4. The hill stations Shimla and _______ were developed by the British​

Answer 1

Answer: Shimla and Darjeeling are the two hill stations which were developed by the British.

Explanation: Shimla also known as "Queen of Hills" was the summer capital during the British Raj. The Viceroy House of Shimla is one of the finest example of the Elizabeth Style of Architecture. The other famous historical buildings of Shimla which were built by the Britishers are the State Library, Gorton Castle, Churches and Temples.

Darjeeling was also one of the next hill station in India which was seized from the rulers of Sikkim in 1835.

These hill stations were the strategic places for billeting troops, guarding frontiers against the enemy rulers. These hill stations became an attractive destinations for the British rulers. The tea and coffee plantations made these hill stations an important part of the colonial economy.