SettingsFounders of Indian schools and colleges
Abdul Majeed Khwaja
Abdul Majeed Khwaja (1885–1962) Indian lawyer, educationist, social reformer and freedom fighter, was born at Aligarh, a small but historically significant town in the northern Indian state of ...
Abdul Majeed Khwaja (1885–1962) Indian lawyer, educationist, social reformer and freedom fighter, was born at Aligarh, a small but historically significant town in the northern Indian state of ...
Alexander Duff (missionary)
Alexander Duff, D.D. LLD., was a Christian missionary in India; where he played a large part in the development of higher education.
Alexander Duff, D.D. LLD., was a Christian missionary in India; where he played a large part in the development of higher education.
Aloysius Pazheparambil
Mar Aloysius (Louis) Pazheparambil (b.
Mar Aloysius (Louis) Pazheparambil (b.
Anandamohan Bose
Ananda Mohan Bose, a barrister, was one of the earliest Indian political leaders during the British Raj.
Ananda Mohan Bose, a barrister, was one of the earliest Indian political leaders during the British Raj.
Anjuman-i-Himayat-i-Islam
Anjuman-i-Himayat-i-Islam (‘Association for the Service of Islam’), launched in Lahore in 1884.
Anjuman-i-Himayat-i-Islam (‘Association for the Service of Islam’), launched in Lahore in 1884.
Anna Hazare
Kisan Baburao Hazare, popularly known as Anna Hazare is an Indian social activist who led movements to promote rural development, increase government transparency, and investigate and pun...
Kisan Baburao Hazare, popularly known as Anna Hazare is an Indian social activist who led movements to promote rural development, increase government transparency, and investigate and pun...
Auckland Colvin
Sir Auckland Colvin KCSI KCMG CIE (1838–1908) was a British Empire administrator in India and Egypt, born into the illustrious Anglo-Indian Colvin family.
Sir Auckland Colvin KCSI KCMG CIE (1838–1908) was a British Empire administrator in India and Egypt, born into the illustrious Anglo-Indian Colvin family.
Augustine Kandathil
Mar Augustine Kandathilകണ്ടത്തില് മാര് അഗസ്റ്റിനോസ്
Was the first and longest serving Metropolitan and Head of the Syro-Malabar Church, the principal Church of the Saint Thomas Christians in...
Mar Augustine Kandathilകണ്ടത്തില് മാര് അഗസ്റ്റിനോസ്
Was the first and longest serving Metropolitan and Head of the Syro-Malabar Church, the principal Church of the Saint Thomas Christians in...
Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning
Charles John Canning, 1st Earl Canning KG, GCB, PC (14 December 1812 – 17 June 1862), known as The Viscount Canning from 1837 to 1859, was an English statesman and Governor-General of Indi...
Charles John Canning, 1st Earl Canning KG, GCB, PC (14 December 1812 – 17 June 1862), known as The Viscount Canning from 1837 to 1859, was an English statesman and Governor-General of Indi...
Church Mission Society
The Church Mission Society, also known as the Church Missionary Society, is a group of evangelistic societies working with the Anglican Communion and Protestant Christians around the world.
The Church Mission Society, also known as the Church Missionary Society, is a group of evangelistic societies working with the Anglican Communion and Protestant Christians around the world.
Claude Martin
Major General Claude Martin (4 January 1735 – 13 September 1800) was an officer in the French, and later the British, army in India.
Major General Claude Martin (4 January 1735 – 13 September 1800) was an officer in the French, and later the British, army in India.
David Hare (philanthropist)
David Hare (1775–1842) was a Scottish watchmaker and philanthropist in Bengal.
David Hare (1775–1842) was a Scottish watchmaker and philanthropist in Bengal.
Dhavalakeerthi
Dhavalakeerthi is the name given to the head of the Arahanthgiri Jain Math.
Dhavalakeerthi is the name given to the head of the Arahanthgiri Jain Math.
Frank Anthony
Frank Anthony was a prominent leader of the Anglo-Indian community in India, and was until his death their nominated representative in the Parliament of India except 6th and 9th Lok Sabha.
Frank Anthony was a prominent leader of the Anglo-Indian community in India, and was until his death their nominated representative in the Parliament of India except 6th and 9th Lok Sabha.
George Cotton
George Edward Lynch Cotton was an English educator and clergyman, known for his connections with British India and the public school system.
George Edward Lynch Cotton was an English educator and clergyman, known for his connections with British India and the public school system.
George Edward Lynch Cotton
George Edward Lynch Cotton (October 29, 1813 – October 6, 1866) was an English and educator and clergyman, known for his connections with British India and the public school system.
George Edward Lynch Cotton (October 29, 1813 – October 6, 1866) was an English and educator and clergyman, known for his connections with British India and the public school system.
George Roos-Keppel
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir George Olaf Roos-Keppel, GCIE, KCSI (7 September 1866 - 11 December 1921) was a British military officer who served in the capacities of Political Agent to the Governor-Ge...
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir George Olaf Roos-Keppel, GCIE, KCSI (7 September 1866 - 11 December 1921) was a British military officer who served in the capacities of Political Agent to the Governor-Ge...
Ghanshyam Das Birla
Ghanshyam Das "G.D." Birla (April 10, 1894 – June 11, 1983) was an Indian businessman and member of the influential Birla Family.
Ghanshyam Das "G.D." Birla (April 10, 1894 – June 11, 1983) was an Indian businessman and member of the influential Birla Family.
Isabella Thoburn
Isabella Thoburn (1836–1922) was an American Christian missionary of the Methodist Episcopal Church best known for her establishment of educational institutions and missionary work in North Indi...
Isabella Thoburn (1836–1922) was an American Christian missionary of the Methodist Episcopal Church best known for her establishment of educational institutions and missionary work in North Indi...
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar CIE, born Ishwar Chandra Bandopadhyay, was an Indian Bengali polymath and a key figure of the Bengal Renaissance.
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar CIE, born Ishwar Chandra Bandopadhyay, was an Indian Bengali polymath and a key figure of the Bengal Renaissance.
James Mills Thoburn
James Mills Thoburn (1836–1922) was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church best known for his missionary work in India.
James Mills Thoburn (1836–1922) was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church best known for his missionary work in India.
Jamini Bhushan Ray
Jamini Bhushan Ray (July 1, 1879 - August 11, 1926) was an Indian physician, as well as an Ayurvedic doctor (Kabiraj), an erudite Sanskrit scholar, and a philanthropist.
Jamini Bhushan Ray (July 1, 1879 - August 11, 1926) was an Indian physician, as well as an Ayurvedic doctor (Kabiraj), an erudite Sanskrit scholar, and a philanthropist.
Jamsetji Tata
Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata was an Indian entrepreneur and industrialist, prominent for his pioneering work in Indian industry.
Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata was an Indian entrepreneur and industrialist, prominent for his pioneering work in Indian industry.
Johannes Gossner
Johannes Evangelista Gossner (14 September 1773 – 20 March 1858), German divine and philanthropist, was born at Hausen near Augsburg.
Johannes Evangelista Gossner (14 September 1773 – 20 March 1858), German divine and philanthropist, was born at Hausen near Augsburg.
John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune
John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune (1801 – 1851), previously John Elliot Drinkwater, a barrister and law member of the Governor-General's Council, was an Anglo-Indian lawyer and a pionee...
John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune (1801 – 1851), previously John Elliot Drinkwater, a barrister and law member of the Governor-General's Council, was an Anglo-Indian lawyer and a pionee...
K.M. Munshi
Kanhaiyalal Maneklal Munshi (કનૈયાલાલ માણેકલાલ મુનશી) (December 30, 1887 - February 8, 1971) was an Indian independence movement activist, politician, writer and educationist from Gujarat state.
Kanhaiyalal Maneklal Munshi (કનૈયાલાલ માણેકલાલ મુનશી) (December 30, 1887 - February 8, 1971) was an Indian independence movement activist, politician, writer and educationist from Gujarat state.
Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi
Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi, popularly known as Kulapati Dr. K. M. Munshi, was an Indian independence movement activist, politician, writer and educationist from Gujarat state.
Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi, popularly known as Kulapati Dr. K. M. Munshi, was an Indian independence movement activist, politician, writer and educationist from Gujarat state.
Kanhaiyalal Maneklal Munshi
Kanayalal Maneklal Munshi or Kulapati Dr. K.M. Munshi was an Indian independence movement activist, politician, writer and educationist from Gujarat state.
Kanayalal Maneklal Munshi or Kulapati Dr. K.M. Munshi was an Indian independence movement activist, politician, writer and educationist from Gujarat state.
Leonard Rogers
Sir Leonard Rogers FRS (1868–1962) was a founder member of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, and its President from 1933 to 1935.
Sir Leonard Rogers FRS (1868–1962) was a founder member of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, and its President from 1933 to 1935.
M. C. Chagla
M. C. Chagla, full name Mahommedali Currim Chagla, was a renowned Indian jurist, diplomat, and Cabinet Minister who served as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court from 1948 to 1958.
M. C. Chagla, full name Mahommedali Currim Chagla, was a renowned Indian jurist, diplomat, and Cabinet Minister who served as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court from 1948 to 1958.
Mahendralal Sarkar
Mahendralal Sarkar (other spellings: Mahendra Lal Sarkar, Mahendralal Sircar, Mahendralal Sircir) (1833–1904) was a conventional-turned-homeopath doctor, social reformer, and p...
Mahendralal Sarkar (other spellings: Mahendra Lal Sarkar, Mahendralal Sircar, Mahendralal Sircir) (1833–1904) was a conventional-turned-homeopath doctor, social reformer, and p...
Mar Aloysius Pazheparambil
Mar Aloysius (Louis) Pazheparambil (b.
Mar Aloysius (Louis) Pazheparambil (b.
Mar Augustine Kandathil
Mar Augustine Kandathil (b. at Chempu, near Vaikom, in Kottayam, Kingdom of Travancore, 25 August 1874; d. at Ernakulam, Travancore-Cochin, India, 10 January 1956) was the first and longest serv...
Mar Augustine Kandathil (b. at Chempu, near Vaikom, in Kottayam, Kingdom of Travancore, 25 August 1874; d. at Ernakulam, Travancore-Cochin, India, 10 January 1956) was the first and longest serv...
Mar Sebastian Valloppilly
Mar Sebastian Valloppilly was the first bishop of the Diocese of Tellicherry, in Kerala, India.
Mar Sebastian Valloppilly was the first bishop of the Diocese of Tellicherry, in Kerala, India.
Mirra Alfassa
Mirra Alfassa, later Mirra Morisset and Mirra Richard, also known as The Mother, was the spiritual collaborator of Sri Aurobindo.
Mirra Alfassa, later Mirra Morisset and Mirra Richard, also known as The Mother, was the spiritual collaborator of Sri Aurobindo.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi, was the preeminent leader of Indian nationalism in British-ruled India.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi, was the preeminent leader of Indian nationalism in British-ruled India.
P. V. Narasimha Rao
Pamulaparti Venkata "Narasimha Rao" was an Indian lawyer, politician, and activist who served as the ninth Prime Minister of India.
Pamulaparti Venkata "Narasimha Rao" was an Indian lawyer, politician, and activist who served as the ninth Prime Minister of India.
Peary Charan Sarkar
Peary Charan Sarkar, (1823-1875), spelled Pyari Churn Sircar or Pyari Charan Sarkar in contemporary documents, was an educationist and textbook writer in nineteenth century Bengal.
Peary Charan Sarkar, (1823-1875), spelled Pyari Churn Sircar or Pyari Charan Sarkar in contemporary documents, was an educationist and textbook writer in nineteenth century Bengal.
Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis
Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis FRS (প্রশান্ত চন্দ্র মহলানবিস) (29 June 1893 – 28 June 1972) was an Indian scientist and applied statistician.
Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis FRS (প্রশান্ত চন্দ্র মহলানবিস) (29 June 1893 – 28 June 1972) was an Indian scientist and applied statistician.
Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore, sobriquet Gurudev, was a Bengali polymath who reshaped his region's literature and music.
Rabindranath Tagore, sobriquet Gurudev, was a Bengali polymath who reshaped his region's literature and music.
Ram Mohan Roy
Ram Mohun Roy, Ram Mohun also spelled Rammohun, Rammohan, or Ram Mohan was an Indian religious, social, and educational reformer who challenged traditional Hindu culture ...
Ram Mohun Roy, Ram Mohun also spelled Rammohun, Rammohan, or Ram Mohan was an Indian religious, social, and educational reformer who challenged traditional Hindu culture ...
Ramakrishna Mission
Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission are twin organizations which form the core of a worldwide spiritual movement known as Ramakrishna Movement or Vedanta Movement.
Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission are twin organizations which form the core of a worldwide spiritual movement known as Ramakrishna Movement or Vedanta Movement.
Ramji H. Kamani
Ramji Hansraj Kamani also called Ramjibhai, was an Indian entrepreneur and industrialist born in the village of Dhari in the Amreli district of Saurashtra,, Gujarat.
Ramji Hansraj Kamani also called Ramjibhai, was an Indian entrepreneur and industrialist born in the village of Dhari in the Amreli district of Saurashtra,, Gujarat.
Ratan Shastri
Ratan Shastri was founder of Banasthali Vidyapith and a notable champion of women education.
Ratan Shastri was founder of Banasthali Vidyapith and a notable champion of women education.
Richard Bourke, 6th Earl of Mayo
Richard Southwell Bourke, 6th Earl of Mayo KP, GMSI, PC (21 February 1822 – 8 February 1872), styled Lord Naas between 1842 and 1867, was a statesman and prominent member of the Brit...
Richard Southwell Bourke, 6th Earl of Mayo KP, GMSI, PC (21 February 1822 – 8 February 1872), styled Lord Naas between 1842 and 1867, was a statesman and prominent member of the Brit...
Richard Harte Keatinge
Lieutenant General Richard Harte Keatinge VC CSI was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded t...
Lieutenant General Richard Harte Keatinge VC CSI was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded t...
Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley
Richard Colley Wesley, later Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley, KG, PC, PC (Ire) (20 June 1760 – 26 September 1842), styled Viscount Wellesley from birth until 1781, was an Anglo-Ir...
Richard Colley Wesley, later Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley, KG, PC, PC (Ire) (20 June 1760 – 26 September 1842), styled Viscount Wellesley from birth until 1781, was an Anglo-Ir...
Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum
Nawab Sir Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum, hailing from Topi, Swabi District, British India, was a distinguished educationist and politician from a notable family.
Nawab Sir Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum, hailing from Topi, Swabi District, British India, was a distinguished educationist and politician from a notable family.
Salesians of Don Bosco
The Salesians of Don Bosco (or the Salesian Society, originally known as the Society of St. Francis de Sales) is a Roman Catholic religious order founded in the late nineteenth ...
The Salesians of Don Bosco (or the Salesian Society, originally known as the Society of St. Francis de Sales) is a Roman Catholic religious order founded in the late nineteenth ...
Sampurnanand
Dr Sampurnanand (डॉक्टर संपूर्णानंद) (January 1, 1891 – March 7, 1969) was a teacher and politician in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Dr Sampurnanand (डॉक्टर संपूर्णानंद) (January 1, 1891 – March 7, 1969) was a teacher and politician in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Sarala Roy
Sarala Roy was an educationist and is remembered as founder of the Gokhale Memorial School at Kolkata, at present the capital of the east Indian state of West Bengal.
Sarala Roy was an educationist and is remembered as founder of the Gokhale Memorial School at Kolkata, at present the capital of the east Indian state of West Bengal.
Sister Nivedita
Sister Nivedita; born Margaret Elizabeth Noble, was a Scots-Irish social worker, author, teacher and disciple of Swami Vivekananda.
Sister Nivedita; born Margaret Elizabeth Noble, was a Scots-Irish social worker, author, teacher and disciple of Swami Vivekananda.
Sisters of Loreto
The Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary whose members are commonly known as Sisters of Loreto is a religious congregation of women, dedicated to apostolic work in the Church.
The Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary whose members are commonly known as Sisters of Loreto is a religious congregation of women, dedicated to apostolic work in the Church.
Sivanath Sastri
Sivanath Sastri (as spelt by himself, but also spelt as Shibnath Shastri, Shib Nath Shastri, Shibanath Shastri, Shivanath Shastri) (শিবনাথ শাস্ত্রী Shibonath Shastri)...
Sivanath Sastri (as spelt by himself, but also spelt as Shibnath Shastri, Shib Nath Shastri, Shibanath Shastri, Shivanath Shastri) (শিবনাথ শাস্ত্রী Shibonath Shastri)...
Subodh Chandra Mullick
Subodh Chandra Mullick, Raja, (also known as S.C.Mullick or Raja S.C.Mallick or Raja Subodh Mallick or Subodh Chandra Basu Mullick or Subodh Chandra Basu Mallik) (1879–1920) was a nationalist in...
Subodh Chandra Mullick, Raja, (also known as S.C.Mullick or Raja S.C.Mallick or Raja Subodh Mallick or Subodh Chandra Basu Mullick or Subodh Chandra Basu Mallik) (1879–1920) was a nationalist in...
Thomas Edward Ravenshaw
Thomas Edward Ravenshaw (1 July 1827 - 4 February 1914) was an educator, founder of Ravenshaw College, and a member of the British East India Company.
Thomas Edward Ravenshaw (1 July 1827 - 4 February 1914) was an educator, founder of Ravenshaw College, and a member of the British East India Company.
V. P. Singh
Vishwanath Pratap Singh was the seventh Prime Minister of India and the 41st Raja Bahadur of Manda.
Vishwanath Pratap Singh was the seventh Prime Minister of India and the 41st Raja Bahadur of Manda.
Victor Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton
Victor Alexander George Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton KG, GCSI, GCIE, PC, DL (9 August 1876 – 25 October 1947), styled Viscount Knebworth until 1891, was a British politic...
Victor Alexander George Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton KG, GCSI, GCIE, PC, DL (9 August 1876 – 25 October 1947), styled Viscount Knebworth until 1891, was a British politic...
Walter Saldanha
Walter Saldanha, co-founder with Brendan Pereira, of Chaitra Advertising Private Limited, now Leo Burnett India.
Walter Saldanha, co-founder with Brendan Pereira, of Chaitra Advertising Private Limited, now Leo Burnett India.
William Carey (missionary)
William Carey (17 August 1761 – 9 June 1834) was an English Baptist missionary and a Particular Baptist minister, known as the "father of modern missions."
William Carey (17 August 1761 – 9 June 1834) was an English Baptist missionary and a Particular Baptist minister, known as the "father of modern missions."
William James Wanless
Sir William James Wanless, M.D., F.A.C.S. was a Canadian born surgeon, humanitarian and Presbyterian missionary who founded a medical mission in Miraj, India in 1894 and led it for nearly 40 years.
Sir William James Wanless, M.D., F.A.C.S. was a Canadian born surgeon, humanitarian and Presbyterian missionary who founded a medical mission in Miraj, India in 1894 and led it for nearly 40 years.
William Jones (philologist)
Sir William Jones (28 September 1746 – 27 April 1794) was an English philologist and scholar of ancient India, particularly known for his proposition of the existence of a relationship amo...
Sir William Jones (28 September 1746 – 27 April 1794) was an English philologist and scholar of ancient India, particularly known for his proposition of the existence of a relationship amo...
William Ward (missionary)
William Ward (1769–1823) was an English pioneer Baptist missionary, author, printer and translator.
William Ward (1769–1823) was an English pioneer Baptist missionary, author, printer and translator.