Shimla a witness to important events before independence!!!
Shimla a witness to important events before independence!!!
Famous all over the world as the queen of Hills, shimla is also known for its history. Every building here has history in itself. shimla, which became the summer capital during the british rule in the year 1864, is a witness to many historical events. Shimla's importance remains intact even before and after independence. father of the Nation mahatma gandhi also had a deep connection with Shimla. He came to shimla 10 times before independence. Retired IAS officer and historian srinivas Joshi tells that when the father of the Nation saw indians driving human rickshaws in shimla, he was very pained. He was not in favor of using human rickshaws in this way and with a heavy heart he used human rickshaws here for movement. Another interesting thing is that after independence, father of the Nation mahatma gandhi never came to shimla and he was assassinated on 30 january 1948 at the age of 78.
The father of the Nation had a deep connection with Shimla
During his stay in shimla, mahatma gandhi used to stay at Manor Villa. This was the property of Rajkumari Amrit Kaur. In the year 1935, mahatma gandhi came in contact with Rajkumari Amrit Kaur. After this, Manor Villa became mahatma Gandhi's regular place of stay. When the father of the Nation mahatma gandhi came to shimla for the first time in the year 1921, he stayed at Shanti Kutir in Baluganj. Apart from this, mahatma gandhi also stayed at Cleveland and Chadwick Building. During most of his visits, mahatma gandhi used to stay at Manor Villa in Summerhill.
When did mahatma gandhi come to Shimla?
• 12 to 17 May 1921- Discussed with Viceroy Lord Reading on Khilafat Movement, unrest in Punjab, civil disobedience and Swaraj. Went to the women's conference at arya Samaj Mandir Lower Bazaar. Addressed a public meeting at Idgah.
• 13 to 17 May 1931- Discussion with Viceroy Lord Willingdon, home Secretary H.W. Emerson etc. on the problems arising out of Gandhi-Irwin Pact.
• 15 to 22 July 1931- Discussion with Viceroy Lord Willingdon on participation in the proposed Round Table Conference in London.
• 25 to 27 august 1931- Meeting with Viceroy Lord Willingdon, signing of the second pact.
• 4 to 5 september 1939- Discussion with Viceroy Linlithgow on the inclusion of india in the Second World war on behalf of the british government.