Vasanta College for Women
Vasanta College for Women, also known as Vasanta College, is a women's college in Rajghat, Varanasi (India), affiliated with Benaras Hindu University. It was established in 1913 by Dr. Annie Besant.[1]
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Rajghat, Uttar Pradesh | |
| Coordinates | 25.328622°N 83.040487°E |
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| Established | 1913 |
| School district | Varanasi |
| Principal | Alka Singh |
| Website | www |
History
Vasanta College was founded by Annie Besant in 1913. The college initially was situated in the compound of the Theosophical Society at Kamachha, Bhelupura, Varanasi. In 1954, Jiddu Krishnamurti, foster son of Dr. Annie Besant established the college in Rajghat and in the same year, Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya commenced operations in the older facility of Vasanta College.
Vasanta College is situated in a campus of 300 acres and overlooks the river Ganges.[1]
References
- "History". College website. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
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