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Explain why some hill stations were developed during the colonial period in India.

Answer:

1. The cold climate of the Indian hills was seen as an advantage. Particiularly, since the British associated the hot weather with epidemics.

2. Hill stations were established mainly for the army, to protect them from diseases like cholera and malaria.

3. These hill stations were also developed as Sanatoriums i.e., places where soldiers could be sent for rest.

4. These places were suitable for British rulers due to the cold climate where new rulers and viceroy could go for rest in the summer.