The founding and settling of hill stations was initially connected with the needs of the British army. They developed a famous hill station during the course of the Gurkha War (1815-16). Identify the hill station? |
Simla Mount Abu Darjeeling Gangtok |
Simla |
The correct answer is Option (1) → Simla The founding and settling of hill stations were initially connected with the needs of the British Army. Simla was founded during the course of the Gurkha War (1815-16); the Anglo-Maratha War of 1818 led to British interest in Mount Abu; and Darjeeling was wrested from the rulers of Sikkim in 1835. |