Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS)

The Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) is a research institute based in Shimla, India.

Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS)

It was set up by the Ministry of Education, Government of India in 1964 and it started functioning from 20 October 1965. Prior to this, it was the home of the Viceroy of India, known as the Visceregal Lodge and many historic decisions have been taken in the building during the Indian independence movement. The Shimla Conference was held here in 1945. The decision to carve out Pakistan and East Pakistan from India was also taken here in 1947. The Institute of Advance Studies is the first electrified building in Shimla. This electricity was run by steam engines which were brought from Britain.

 

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Distance from Sterling Legacy Shimla: 4.2km