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Scandal Point is a key meeting point in the centre of Shimla and was a place where young lovers congregated in the days of the British rule when Shimla was considered the most risque city in India. Scandal Point is located on the Mall - the city’s main pedestrian street - at the point where it intersects with The Ridge. The place takes its name from a scandal in which the Maharaja of Patiala ran off with the daughter of the Commander in Chief of the Imperial Army. The key things to see at Scandal Point are the covered police stand and the statue of Lala Lajpat Rai but mostly it’s a place to watch the crowds promenading around the streets.
Scandal Point is a top attraction in Shimla, known for its unique features that attract numerous visitors each year.
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