Tehri Garhwal House

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Tehri Garhwal House is the former residence of the Maharaja of Tehri Garhwal in Delhi, India. It is located at 5, Bhagwan Das Road.

It is still in the possession of the princely family. It is currently the residence of the Lok Sabha member from Tehri Garhwal constituency, Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah, who herself is a member of the princely family. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Lok Sabha". 164.100.47.132. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  2. "Maharani's win seen as protest vote outcome". The Hindu. 13 October 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2013.

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