Allahabad University is the fourth oldest varsity in the country
Allahabad University, the fourth-oldest university in the country, turned 125 on Sunday.
The occasion was marked by a cultural event and the showcasing of a 125 feet-long painting canvas. The Central University, once known as the “Oxford of the East,” was established on September 23, 1887. However, Viceroy of India Lord Northbrook, on December 9, 1873 laid the foundation stone of the Muir Central College, named after Sir William Muir, then Lt. Governor of the United Provinces. With the promulgation of the ‘Allahabad University Act of 1921,’ the Muir Central College merged with the university.
The building was designed by eminent architect Sir William Emerson, in a unique mix of Indo-Saracenic, Egyptian and Gothic styles.
Over the following years, the university lost some of its glory, but after a sustained campaign, it regained its Central University status in 2005.
It has had on its rolls a host of distinguished people, including one President and two Vice-Presidents, three Prime Ministers (one, acting), several Chief Ministers, Union and State ministers, and four Chief Justices of India.
The university’s Senate Hall, also a national heritage site, celebrates its centenary this year.
this university started when 60% of the current top university were not there and this university still have same building, facilities and quality while the world has moved on. This is not even OXFORD of the UP anymore. Take your pride in something else or clean this filth on the building, increase funding, bring quality staff and instrumentation.
In India like many other countries badly ridden by corruption and such other debilitating maladies institutions of excellence have become scarce.It is ominous for the future and prosperity of the nation.The functions associated with the longevity of universities and their like should remind us of this bitter truth and prompt all concerned to do something urgently to stem the decline.
If the photo is recent, the building and dome need a cleanup - is filth part of this university??
RMR, 23 Sep 2012
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