Vasanta College for Women
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| Vasanta College for Women | |
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| Location | |
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, Uttar Pradesh | |
| Coordinates | 25°19′43″N 83°02′26″E / 25.328622°N 83.040487°ECoordinates: 25°19′43″N 83°02′26″E / 25.328622°N 83.040487°E |
| Information | |
| Type | College |
| Established | 1913 |
| School district | Varanasi |
| Principal | Alka Singh |
| Website | www |
Vasanta College for Women, also known as Vasanta College, is a women's college in , Varanasi (India), affiliated with Benaras Hindu University. It was established in 1913 by Dr. Annie Besant.[1]
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 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]
See also[]
- Benaras Hindu University
- List of educational institutions in Varanasi
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "History". College website. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
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Categories:
- Colleges in India
- Women's universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh
- Universities and colleges in Varanasi
- Banaras Hindu University
- Educational institutions established in 1913
- 1913 establishments in India