Shillong: Scotland of the East

Shillong: Scotland of the East

Shillong was the capital for composite Assam before independence. It became the capital of Meghalaya after their separation. The name “Shillong” was adopted, as the location of the new town was below the Shillong Peak. This city was the capital of composite Assam till 1969 when the autonomous state of Meghalaya was formed. In January […]

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