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Detailed explanation-1: -After Independence, it was named Rashtrapati Niwas and later in 1965, Dr S Radhakrishanan decided to start the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS). It is spread here in over 110 acres of land. The majestic and iconic building is one of the most visited places in Shimla with nearly two lakh visitors annually.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) is a research institute based in Shimla, India. It was set up by the Ministry of Education, Government of India in 1964 and it started functioning from 20 October 1965.

Detailed explanation-3: -The history of this learning centre is more than 100 years old. IIAS was originally built as home for Lord Duffein, who was the Viceroy of India during the years 1884 and 1888. It was known as the Visceregal Lodge at that time.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) is a research institute located in Shimla, India.

Detailed explanation-5: -viceregal lodge which is now known as indian institute of advanced studies is one of the most important attraction of shimla. the building takes us back to the Raj.it can easily be included in one of the most beautiful buildings of british Raj.