Shyam Nandan Sahay
Shyam Nandan Sahay was an Indian landlord, educationist, legislator and the founder vice chancellor of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University.[1] Born in the Indian state of Bihar, he also served as the vice chancellor of Patna University.[2] He was a member of the 1st Lok Sabha, elected from Muzaffarpur Central constituency on Indian National Congress candidature.[3] He won from Muzaffarpur again in 1957 but died in the same year. The Government of India awarded him the third highest civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan, in 1957, for his contributions to education.[4] A road in Muzaffarpur is named after him.
Shyam Nandan Sahay | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bihar, India |
| Died | India |
| Resting place | Muzaffarpur |
| Other names | Rai Bahadur Shyam Nandan Sahay |
| Occupation | Educationist Landlord Legislator |
| Known for | Educational administration |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan |
See also
References
- "About the University" (PDF). Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University. 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- Trilok Nath (1 January 1981). Forty Years of Indian Police. Concept Publishing Company. pp. 21–. GGKEY:S5BCP8RG653.
- "List of winner and runner MPs in 1951 General Elections". Elections.in. 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2016. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
External links
- Subhas Chandra Bose (1 October 2004). The Alternative Leadership: Speeches, Articles, Statements and Letters June 1939–1941. Orient Blackswan. pp. 210–. ISBN 978-81-7824-104-3.
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad : Correspondence and Select Documents, Vol. 2. Allied Publishers. pp. 32–. ISBN 978-81-7023-149-3.
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