Cenotaph of Earl of Elgin
James Bruce the Earl of Elgin was the only Viceroy who died in India. All other Viceroys went back to England after completing their term.
Lord Elgin died on 20th of November 1863, while crossing the swinging rope across the Chandra river at the age of 52. He is buried in the compound of this church of St. John the Baptist at Forsyth Ganj on the road to Dharma shala and McLeod Ganj.
The Church of St. John was built in 1852. It has Belgian stained glass windows donated by Lady Elgin Maria Louisa Lambton. The Church has Neo-Gothic architecture.
Church of St. John the Baptist, Forsyth Ganj on the road to Dharamshala
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