Lok Bhavan (translation: People's House), formerly known as Raj Bhavan (translation: Government House), and originally called Barnes' Court is the official residence of the Governor of Himachal Pradesh Shiv Pratap Shukla. 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.Peterhoff (Old Raj Bhavan At Chauramaidan), Governor House, Himachal Pradesh
Originally named after Edward Barnes, the commander-in-chief of British India, it is a neo-Tudor timber-framed building.
See also Government Houses of the British Indian Empire
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