This had led to the Maharaja being banished from entering Shimla by the British authorities. He countered the move by setting himself a new summer capital – now famous hill resort of Chail, 45 km from Shimla. The most prominent feature of the point today is a statue of the Indian freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai (no relation to the scandal).
This had resulted in the Maharaja being expelled from entering Shimla by British authorities. He countered the move by establishing a new summer capital – now renowned hill resort of Chail, 45 km from Shimla. The most significant feature at the point today is a statue of the Indian freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai (no relation to the scandal).