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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Colonial cities

Question:

Who was the first Viceroy who started the practice of shifting the capital to Shimla in hot season?

Options:

Lord John Lawrence

Lord Lytton

Lord Mayo

Lord Elgin

Correct Answer:

Lord John Lawrence

Explanation:

In 1864 the Viceroy John Lawrence officially moved his council to Simla, setting seal to the practice of shifting capitals during the hot season.