Key Points
Named after Edward Barnes, the commander-in-chief of British India, this timber-framed building had until now remained out of bounds for the public..
The decision to allow members of the public to have a guided tour of the building was taken after a high-level meeting chaired by governor Shiv Pratap Shukla...
Come August 15 and you will be able to stroll through the British-era Barnes court, now used as the official residence of the Himachal governor, in Shimla...
Apart from the architectural marvel, key attractions for visitors at the Barnes court would be an assortment of ancient artefacts, including a British-era piano and billiards table..
The Darbar Hall on the ground floor, earlier used as a dancing hall, is now used for oath-taking ceremonies of the governor, chief minister, chief justice, judges of the high court, chairpersons, members of various boards and corporations...
