The Shimla as Capital :-

 The Shimla as Capital :-- 

The Shimla once  gained the importance due to its pleasant climate it became choice of British accordingly Shimla was declared Summer capital of India in 1864

Shimla Himachal Pradesh 

In 1871 Shimla was made the capital of undivided Punjab. There after Chandigarh was planned and in 1966 Chandigarh became the Capital of two states Punjab and Haryana whe reorganization of states took place and Chandigarh was made as Union Territory.

On 15 April 1948 Himachal was made as Commissioner's province and in 26 January 1950 Himachal Pradesh was given the status of C - state .  In 1956 Himachal Pradesh was made Union Territory and on 1 st November 1966 Vishal Himachal Pradesh was made by including hilly areas of Punjab in Himachal Pradesh .

Panoramic views of Shimla 

On 25 January 1971 Himachal Pradesh was made  18 th State of  India by the then Prime Minister of India . Hon' ble Prime Minister declaration took place when snow was hailing from the sky .