The first mention of which of the following place came in 1817 from the diary of the Scottish office...........

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The first mention of which of the following place came in 1817 from the diary of the Scottish officer brothers?

This questions was previously asked in

HAS GS Previous Year Prelims Paper (2020)

Dharamshala

Shimla

Kasauli

Subathu

- Option 1: Dharamshala

- Known for its natural beauty and as the home of the Dalai Lama.

- Gained prominence in the 20th century, not in 1817.

- Option 2: Shimla

- Became a notable location during British India and the summer capital after 1830.

- However, it was not first mentioned in 1817.

- Option 3: Kasauli

- A small hill station established by the British in 1842.

- Not mentioned by the Scottish brothers in 1817.

- Option 4: Subathu

- The correct answer.

- It was indeed mentioned in 1817 by the Scottish brothers.

- One of the oldest cantonments in India, dating back to British times.

The correct answer is Option 4, Subathu.

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