Maharaja College, Jaipur


University Maharaja College is a college in Jaipur, the capital of the Rajasthan state in India. Established in 1844 by Sawai Ram Singh II, it has been affiliated with University of Rajasthan since 1947.

History

It was established in 1844 as Maharaja's School by Maharaja of Jaipur, Sawai Ram Singh II, along with Pandit Shiv Deen, who also became its first principal. Originally affiliated with University of Calcutta,and subsequently with University of Allahabad in 1890, the college went on to become one of six constituent colleges of University of Rajasthan, established in 1947. It is one of the oldest colleges of North India and was designed by British architects and building provide a royal look.

Notable alumni