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|name = University of Lucknow |
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|motto = Light and Learning |
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|established = 1921 |
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|students = ?<ref name="HESA">source of the student estimate</ref> |
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|undergrad = ? |
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|postgrad = ? |
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|other = ? [[further education|FE]]<ref name="HESA" /> |
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|city = [[Lucknow]] |
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|country = [[India]] |
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|campus = [[Urban Area|Urban]] |
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|website = http://www.lkouniv.ac.in/ |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The University of Lucknow grew out of the [[Canning College]]. |
The University of Lucknow grew out of the [[Canning College, Lucknow|Canning College]] which had started in 1867<ref name=oursite>[http://www.lkouniv.ac.in/locat.htm Lucknow University site] accessed July 2007</ref>. |
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As a result of the recommendation of the Sadler Commission, the idea of establishing a residential and teaching University at Lucknow gained considerable support and found immediate favour with those who believed that the historic city of Lucknow should have a University of its own to promote its distinctive culture and learning and provide highest instruction in all branches of modern knowledge. |
As a result of the recommendation of the Sadler Commission, the idea of establishing a residential and teaching University at Lucknow gained considerable support and found immediate favour with those who believed that the historic city of Lucknow should have a University of its own to promote its distinctive culture and learning and provide highest instruction in all branches of modern knowledge. |
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The Lucknow University Act No VI of 1920 received the assent of the Lieutenant Governor on November 1, and of the Governor General on November 25, 1920. |
The Lucknow University Act No VI of 1920 received the assent of the Lieutenant Governor on November 1, and of the Governor General on November 25, 1920. |
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On July 17, 1921 teaching classes commenced. |
On July 17, 1921 teaching classes commenced. |
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Lucknow University began its journey with the Canning College, the King Georges' Medical College and the [[Isabella Thoburn College]]. |
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The expansion of the University began ith |
The expansion of the University began ith generous support from the Taluqdars and the Goverment and within twenty five years, the University had established itself as a respected seat of learning in the country. |
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==Notable Alumni== |
==Notable Alumni== |
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*[[D.P.Bora]], Politician |
*[[D.P.Bora]], Politician |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 14:30, 9 July 2007
| Motto | Light and Learning |
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| Established | 1921 |
| Students | ?[1] |
| Undergraduates | ? |
| Postgraduates | ? |
Other students | ? FE[1] |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | http://www.lkouniv.ac.in/ |
The University of Lucknow is a university in the city of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
History
The University of Lucknow grew out of the Canning College which had started in 1867[2]. As a result of the recommendation of the Sadler Commission, the idea of establishing a residential and teaching University at Lucknow gained considerable support and found immediate favour with those who believed that the historic city of Lucknow should have a University of its own to promote its distinctive culture and learning and provide highest instruction in all branches of modern knowledge.
The Hon'ble Raja Sir Muhammad Ali Mohammad Khan of Mahmudabad made a stong plea in the Pioneer for the creation of a separate University at Lucknow which was reinforced by all the Taluqdars of Awadh.Sir Harcourt Butler , the then Lt. Governor of United Provinces also gave active support to the idea.
The Lucknow University Act No VI of 1920 received the assent of the Lieutenant Governor on November 1, and of the Governor General on November 25, 1920.
Sir Harcourt Butler laid the foundation stone of the University on March 19, 1921.
On July 17, 1921 teaching classes commenced.
Lucknow University began its journey with the Canning College, the King Georges' Medical College and the Isabella Thoburn College.
The expansion of the University began ith generous support from the Taluqdars and the Goverment and within twenty five years, the University had established itself as a respected seat of learning in the country.
Notable Alumni
- Shankar Dayal Sharma former President of India
- Surjit Singh Barnala former Governor of Tamil Nadu
- Syed Sibtey Razi, Governor of Jharkhand
- Vijayaraje Scindia, Rajmata of Gwalior
- Arif Mohammad Khan,Politician
- Isha Basant Joshi, India's first lady IAS officer
- Attia Hosain, Author, Journalist first lady graduate from Taluqdar families
- Jaipat Singh Jain, Attorney New York
- Nusrat Durrani, Vice President, MTV, New York
- Atul Kumar Anjan,Political leader
- Jagdish Gandhi,Educationist
- Prof R.P.Rastogi, Former VC of BHU
- Mohini Giri, Women activist
- Vinod Mehta,Journalist
- Pandit Vishwambhar Dayal Tripathi,Lawyer and Politician
- Ahmed Wasi Broadcaster and Lyricist
- C.M.Naim, Writer & Academic
- Ammar Rizvi, Politician
- D.P.Bora, Politician
References
- ^ a b source of the student estimate
- ^ Lucknow University site accessed July 2007
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