Besant Theosophical College
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Besant Theosophical College is one of the oldest colleges in the Rayalaseema Region of Andhra Pradesh
. It was established much before Sri Venkateswara University
was established. The college started on 19 July 1915. Initially it was affiliated to Madras University. After that, it got disassociated with Madras University and became a part of National university which was newly organized. Dr. Rabindranath Tagore
was the chancellor of the university.
In 1919, Tagore visited the college and during this time translated the lyrics of the Indian National Anthem, "Jana Gana Mana," which he had previously written, from Bengali to English.
During the visit of Tagore, "The Scout Movement" and "All India Women Association" were inaugurated at Madanapalle
.
In the year 1923, the college was re-affiliated to Madras University and continued for almost 30 years. After the separation of Andhra Pradesh
and Tamilnadu, the college was initially affiliated to Andhra University
(1954–1956) and then to Sri Venkateswara University
, Tirupati
.
State, India
and former Cabinet Minister, Government of India
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
. It was established much before Sri Venkateswara University
Sri Venkateswara University
Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, is a state university, which was established in 1954, in the famous temple city of Tirupati, South India, under the auspices of Late Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu, the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, and with support of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams...
was established. The college started on 19 July 1915. Initially it was affiliated to Madras University. After that, it got disassociated with Madras University and became a part of National university which was newly organized. Dr. Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore , sobriquet Gurudev, was a Bengali polymath who reshaped his region's literature and music. Author of Gitanjali and its "profoundly sensitive, fresh and beautiful verse", he became the first non-European Nobel laureate by earning the 1913 Prize in Literature...
was the chancellor of the university.
In 1919, Tagore visited the college and during this time translated the lyrics of the Indian National Anthem, "Jana Gana Mana," which he had previously written, from Bengali to English.
During the visit of Tagore, "The Scout Movement" and "All India Women Association" were inaugurated at Madanapalle
Madanapalle
Madanapalle , is a town and a Municipality located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh state, India - population 107,512 . Legend has it that the name of the town was originally " Maryaada raamanna puram" which has over time, changed into " Madanapalle".It is one of the biggest Revenue...
.
In the year 1923, the college was re-affiliated to Madras University and continued for almost 30 years. After the separation of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
and Tamilnadu, the college was initially affiliated to Andhra University
Andhra University
Andhra University or Andhra Viswa Kala Parishad , located in Visakhapatnam, north east coastal Andhra Pradesh, is one of the older premier universities in India with a broad focus...
(1954–1956) and then to Sri Venkateswara University
Sri Venkateswara University
Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, is a state university, which was established in 1954, in the famous temple city of Tirupati, South India, under the auspices of Late Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu, the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, and with support of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams...
, Tirupati
Tirumala - Tirupati
Tirupati is a major pilgrimage city located in the Chittoor district and seventh biggest city of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located at the foothills of the Eastern Ghats at a distance of south of Hyderabad, the capital of the state, east of Bangalore, and north of Chennai.Tirupati is famous...
.
Noted Alumni
Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy- Former Chief Minister of Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
State, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
and former Cabinet Minister, Government of India
Government of India
The Government of India, officially known as the Union Government, and also known as the Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of the union of 28 states and seven union territories, collectively called the Republic of India...