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'''Dayanand Anglo Vaidik Mahavidyalaya''' ('''D.A.V. College''') is a college in [[Kanpur]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]], established in 1919 by Lala Diwan Chand, is the second oldest [[college]] in the city. The college is situated in Civil Lines, opposite the [[Green Park Stadium]].<ref name="History"/> It is affiliated with [[Chhatrapati Sahu Ji Maharaj University]] (formerly [[Kanpur University]]), formerly with the [[University of Agra]].<ref>{{cite web|title= Affiliated colleges|url= http://www.kanpuruniversity.org/affiliated_colleges_kanpur.htm|date= |publisher= Chhatrapati Sahu Ji Maharaj University|access-date= 1 March 2012|archive-date= 1 September 2018|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180901181051/http://www.kanpuruniversity.org/affiliated_colleges_kanpur.htm|url-status= dead}}</ref> The college is accredited by the Indian NAAC. Manas Pandey is present principal of this college.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.davcollegekanpur.ac.in/principal/ |title=Principal |work=DAV College, Kanpur |date= |accessdate=17 August 2018}}</ref> It is managed by the [[Dayanand Anglo-Vedic College Trust and Management Society]].
'''Dayanand Anglo Vaidik Mahavidyalaya''' ('''D.A.V. College''') is a college in [[Kanpur]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]], established in 1919 by Lala Diwan Chand, is the second oldest [[college]] in the city. The college is situated in Civil Lines, opposite the [[Green Park Stadium]].<ref name="History"/> It is affiliated with [[Chhatrapati Sahu Ji Maharaj University]] (formerly [[Kanpur University]]), formerly with the [[University of Agra]].<ref>{{cite web|title= Affiliated colleges|url= http://www.kanpuruniversity.org/affiliated_colleges_kanpur.htm|date= |publisher= Chhatrapati Sahu Ji Maharaj University|access-date= 1 March 2012|archive-date= 1 September 2018|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180901181051/http://www.kanpuruniversity.org/affiliated_colleges_kanpur.htm|url-status= dead}}</ref> The college is accredited by the [[NAAB (accreditation board)|NAAC]]. Manas Pandey is present principal of this college.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.davcollegekanpur.ac.in/principal/ |title=Principal |work=DAV College, Kanpur |date= |accessdate=17 August 2018}}</ref> It is managed by the [[Dayanand Anglo-Vedic College Trust and Management Society]].


==History==
==History==
DAV College has contributed immensely to the [[Indian independence movement]]. The college hostel is nerve center of patriotic activities. In 1928, [[Mahatma Gandhi]] visited here. [[President of India|Former President of India]] [[Ram Nath Kovind]] and [[Prime Minister of India|former Prime Minister of India]] [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]] are notable alumni of the college.<ref name="History">{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.davcollegekanpur.ac.in/history/ |title=History |work=DAV College, Kanpur |date= |accessdate=17 August 2018}}</ref>
In 1928, [[Mahatma Gandhi]] visited DAV College. [[President of India|Former President of India]] [[Ram Nath Kovind]] and [[Prime Minister of India|former Prime Minister of India]] [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]] are notable alumni of the college.<ref name="History">{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.davcollegekanpur.ac.in/history/ |title=History |work=DAV College, Kanpur |date= |accessdate=17 August 2018}}</ref>


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
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*[[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]], former [[List of prime ministers of India|Prime Minister of India]]
*[[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]], former [[List of prime ministers of India|Prime Minister of India]]
*[[Ram Nath Kovind]], former [[List of presidents of India|President of India]]
*[[Ram Nath Kovind]], former [[List of presidents of India|President of India]]
* [[Awadhesh Prasad]], Member of parliament, former Cabinet minister of Uttar pradesh
*[[Vierendrra Lalit]], cinematographer and film director
*[[Vierendrra Lalit]], cinematographer and film director
*[[Mahavir Singh (revolutionary)]], Indian revolutionary
*[[Mahavir Singh (revolutionary)]], Indian revolutionary
*[[Vallabhdas Aidan Mohta]], former Chief Justice of [[Orissa High Court]]
*[[Vallabhdas Aidan Mohta]], former Chief Justice of [[Orissa High Court]]
*[[Rakesh Sachan]], Cabinet minister of Uttar pradesh
*[[Rakesh Sachan]], Cabinet minister of Uttar pradesh
*[[Jaidev Kapoor]], Indian revolutionary
*[[Shiv Verma]], Indian revolutionary
*[[Shiv Verma]], Indian revolutionary


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[[Category:Universities and colleges affiliated with the Arya Samaj]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges affiliated with the Arya Samaj]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1919]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges established in 1919]]
[[Category:1919 establishments in India]]
[[Category:1919 establishments in India]]

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26°28′50″N 80°20′50″E / 26.480676°N 80.347352°E / 26.480676; 80.347352

D.A.V. College, Kanpur
TypePublic
Established1919; 106 years ago (1919)
Religious affiliation
Arya Samaj
PrincipalDr. Arun Kumar Dixit
Location
15/64, Civil Lines, Kanpur 208001 Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
CampusUrban
Affiliations
Websitedavcollegekanpur.ac.in

Dayanand Anglo Vaidik Mahavidyalaya (D.A.V. College) is a college in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, established in 1919 by Lala Diwan Chand, is the second oldest college in the city. The college is situated in Civil Lines, opposite the Green Park Stadium.[1] It is affiliated with Chhatrapati Sahu Ji Maharaj University (formerly Kanpur University), formerly with the University of Agra.[2] The college is accredited by the NAAC. Manas Pandey is present principal of this college.[3] It is managed by the Dayanand Anglo-Vedic College Trust and Management Society.

History

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In 1928, Mahatma Gandhi visited DAV College. Former President of India Ram Nath Kovind and former Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee are notable alumni of the college.[1]

Notable alumni

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Some notable alumni of this college are the following:[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "History". DAV College, Kanpur. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  2. ^ "Affiliated colleges". Chhatrapati Sahu Ji Maharaj University. Archived from the original on 1 September 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
  3. ^ "Principal". DAV College, Kanpur. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  4. ^ "DAV basks in glory of its illustrious student". Times of India. 24 December 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
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