M .R.Government Sanskrit College

About

About M .R.Government Sanskrit College

M .R.Government Sanskrit College is a government college in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, established in 1860. Campusbells lists it under General, with 1 postgraduate course: M.A.

This prestigious institution was founded by H.H.Maharajah Sir Vijayarama Gajapathi Raj in1860. Ever since he held the charge of Samsthanam, he determined to establish a Sanskrit College in Vizianagaram as he was influenced by Sanskrit learning at Banaras when he was a child. During the reign of his son sir.Ananda Gajapathi Raj,G.C.I.E, known as a poet encouraged Pandits to develop the literature rather attending college.In 1900, Mr H.F.W.Gilman,ICS has appointed Mr.K.Ramanujachari,M.A.,B.L, Principal of the college and directed him to look after the college administration in a proper way. Mr.Ramanujachari adopted the work culture from Banaras Sanskrit College.

As described on the institution’s website

At a glance

Key facts

Established

1860

Ownership

Public / Government

Stream

General

Location

Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh

Academics

Courses offered at M .R.Government Sanskrit College

1 programme listed