The story of Frederick “Pahari” Wilson (Rokeby Manor, Landour, Mussoorie) – video

Loved this storytelling‬ absolutely…the story being no less than a full on entertaining thriller movie 🙂 Straight from the colonial era we bring to you the exciting stories and anecdotes associated to this army deserter who later rose to riches and fame of a RajaFrederick “Pahari” Wilson also popularly known as the Raja of Harsil!

The story flows through several key moments in the history of Indian sub-continent…some good..some bitter.. e.g. the charms of a young ace shooter and the mystery that surrounds him.. discovery of ancient fossils by Sir Proby Cautley’s.. the laying of railway tracks.. the renovation of ghats of Haridwar.. Russians’ plans with Raja Ranjit Singh and Tibet.. the merciless deforestation of Deodar jungles to make Railway sleepers.. extinction of Exotic birds ..the Wilson Apple..the Rajma beans of Harsil…and so much more!! We are sure you are gonna enjoy this video-journey into past 🙂 Happy Exploring 🙂

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