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The Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) is an examination establishment situated in Shimla, India. It was set up by the Ministry of Education, Government of India in 1964 and it began working from 20 October 1965. To revive the Viceregal vision, Henry Irwin was selected planner and boss director of works. F. B. Hebbert and L. M. St. Clair were related as official specialists. With them were three right hand engineers - A. Scott, T. Macpherson and T. English. The general arrangement of the Lodge was proposed by Lord Dufferin, who more than once analyzed and adjusted the drawings. The apparatus of the Public Works Department was put in high rigging and work on the site started in 1886. The highest point of Observatory Hill was leveled out to make a wide level. Yet, this additionally uncovered a surface of squashed shale that was 'fissured and broke toward each path'. To cure this, solid was generously utilized in order to make a solid base for the establishments. The structure that at last rose had a style of engineering that drew motivation from the 'English Renaissance'. However it likewise overwhelmingly reflects components of the mansions of the Scottish good countries. The structure is of light blue-dim stone brick work with tiled pitch material. 

Ruler and Lady Dufferin moved into the structure on 23 July 1888. It was the recently introduced electric lighting specifically that Lady Dufferin found a joy. A fortnight later, the Dufferins gave their first diversion. Sixty-six individuals plunked down for supper at the table, and keeping in mind that the electric light was sufficient, candelabra were utilized to adornment the table. What's more, the huge components of the new building could have more than 800 visitors that were to go to state balls in the coming years.