Raj Bhavan, Shimla (Redirected from Barnes' Court)
Raj Bhavan | |
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General information | |
Coordinates | 31°05′20″N 77°10′52″E / 31.089°N 77.181°E |
Current tenants | Shiv Pratap Shukla |
Owner | Government of Himachal Pradesh |
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Raj Bhavan (translation: Government House), formerly Barnes' Court is the official residence of the Governor of Himachal Pradesh. It is located in the capital city of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
History
The present-day Raj Bhavan was earlier known as the Barnes' Court. When Himachal became a full-fledged state in 1971, the Peterhoff served as the Raj Bhavan. After the building was damaged in a fire, the Raj Bhavan was shifted to the Barnes Court building.
Originally named after Edward Barnes, the commander-in-chief of British India, it is a neo-Tudor timber-framed building.