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]

Not to be confused with Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya.

Vasanta College for Women
Location
Rajghat, Uttar Pradesh
Coordinates25.328622°N 83.040487°E / 25.328622; 83.040487
Information
TypeCollege
Established1913 (1913)
School districtVaranasi
PrincipalAlka Singh
Websitewww.vasantakfi.ac.in

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]

See also

References
  1. "History". College website. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
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