The root of Fergusson College is in the New English School established in 1880 by Lokmanya Tilak , Chiplunkar and Namjoshi.
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This morphed into the Deccan Education Society in 1884 with support from others such as Agarkar and Gokhale.
Rajashri Shahu of Kolhapur, at the time 10 years old, was named President. It was a honorary designation.
Kolhapur itself was under a British Regency at the time.
Rajashri Shahu of Kolhapur, at the time 10 years old, was named President. It was a honorary designation.
Kolhapur itself was under a British Regency at the time.
Chhatrapati Shahu was only a child of ten. Leave alone decisions to start a college in Pune, even decisions in Kolhapur were being taken by a British Regent (well obviously)
This doens't take away from his glorious reign but let's not attribute something which never happened.
This doens't take away from his glorious reign but let's not attribute something which never happened.
Present day Fergusson College was formally opened in 1895
The land belonged to the Shirole family and was secured on a 99 year lease.
Above ss mentions that also.
Above ss mentions that also.
From Gazetteer
Original location of Fergusson College was at Faraskhana at location of Budhwar wada. Foundation laid by James Fergusson.
Original location of Fergusson College was at Faraskhana at location of Budhwar wada. Foundation laid by James Fergusson.
COEP , Fergusson , SP, Deccan College - all started life in the old city.
Lack of land in the city and acres upon acres available at Bhamburda - Erandwane led to the creation of the modern buildings.
Lack of land in the city and acres upon acres available at Bhamburda - Erandwane led to the creation of the modern buildings.
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