Which British officer named Shillong as the capital of the Khasi and Jaintia Hills?
Henry Hopkinson
Robert Clive
William Bentinck
Charles Cornwallis
Answer
In 1864, British officer Henry Hopkinson named Shillong as the civil station of the Khasi and Jaintia Hills. He chose Shillong due to its convenient location and cool climate, which was more suitable for the British.
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