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What did Octavian Hume collect at his home in Shimla?

  • Rare artifacts

  • Historical books

  • Bird specimens

  • Antique furniture

Answer

Octavian Hume collected bird specimens at his home in Shimla. He collected these specimens as a way to document the local fauna and to help in the scientific study of birds. He also donated his collection to the Natural History Museum in London.
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