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,one is visited in turn by people from different parts of India,
thus signifying unity in diversity. When we visit Himalayas we
must see the Jyotirmath where light of knowledge broke upon
Sankracharya.
The legendary uncrowned king of
Uttarakhand Sir Henry Ramsay
Whenever there is talk of Uttarakhand, the name of Sir
Henry Ramsay flashes instantaneously for his statesmanship and
-magnanimity. He did yeoman service for Kumaon in his 28
years of service. He is well remembered for his benevolent
despotism. His authority was unquestioned and limitless, but
from all accounts he used that authority for whatever good he
was capable of doing for the people.
A story is told about his being the law of the land. During
•the hearing of a case, a large number of rulings were quoted
on behalf of the landlord. Ramsay sat through the proceedings
patiently and at the end told the advocates pleading the case
of rich landlord that he was law in the Kumaon, and in
open court tore all rulings and decided the case in favour of the
tenant.
The Ramsay Hospital, Nainital, Ramsay Convent, and Ramsay
Inter College, Almora bear testimony to his greatness, his far-
sightedness and his immense dedication for the land and people
.of Kumaon.
Kumaon Kesari
Think of Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant and the very picture of
'Himalayas is before you. He was born in Almora district on
10th September, 1887 in a remote village known as Khunt He
had his early education in Almora and later on graduated in Law
from Allahabad University in 1909 in first division. He joined
TSfainital Bar and soon became much sought after lawyer.
.Freedom fighter
Charged with fierce fervor of nationalism he began to taJEp
•active part in contemporary politics and soon came to TO
recognised as undisputed leader of hifl people. He won recogni-
tion in 1923 when he was elected for the legislative council of