history of Zakir husain college?

Answer 1

The college, managed by the Zakir Hussain Memorial College Trust, is one of the oldest educational institutions of Delhi, tracing its history to a madrasah established in the 18th century . By 1825 the institution had developed into a college, then known as Delhi College. Under the aegis of the college the Delhi Vernacular Society was also established in 1843 which did pioneering work in translating European scientific literature into Indian languages.

The college started functioning as Anglo-Arabic College in 1924 and became a part of the university set-up. In its long history, the college has produced leading scholars and social scientists, mathematicians and literature, social reformers and revolutionaries, poets and patriots who are still remembered with love and respect.

In 1975 the college was named after distinguished educationalist and former President of India, Dr. Zakir Hussain. In 1991, the college shifted to its new building located near the New Delhi railway station.

The college imparts instructions in 19 disciplines at the Honours and Pass levels, besides enrolling students for M.A., M.Sc. and M.Com. programmes The social and extra-curricular life of the college is organised through societies of academic discipline and general societies such as students' union , girls' association, arts and culture society, debating society, society for gardening and ecological concerns and NCC for boys and girls. Sports organisations, clubs and sports related training programmes are available to channelise the energies of the students.-

Answer 2

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