The Alfred High School at Rajkot is also known as Mohandas Gandhi High School as Gandhiji completed his high school education in this school.
This is one of the oldest institution in India and it was opened during British rule in the year 1875.
The present school building were built for Kathiawar by the Nawab of Junagadh in memory of Prince Alfred, the Duke of Edinburgh. Constructed using stone masnory it has elements of Gothic Norman architecture.
This is one of the oldest institution in India and it was opened during British rule in the year 1875.
The present school building were built for Kathiawar by the Nawab of Junagadh in memory of Prince Alfred, the Duke of Edinburgh. Constructed using stone masnory it has elements of Gothic Norman architecture.
27 comments:
Great pics, Thanks for sharing.
Nice...
I wouldn't have guessed it was that old. It looks like a castle though.
If hope it graduates some current students as wonderful as its namesake .
kind of looks like a church ;)
Great know about this school, where Gandhi studied! Nice capture on the stone construction
Such a historic place and lovely, peaceful skies for a backdrop! Great captures for the day, Rajesh!! I hope you and your family have a lovely weekend!!
Majestic looking buildings ~ great shots!
Happy Weekend coming to you,
artmusedog and carol
Wonderfully beautiful school building. Excellent photos!
Thanks for this great view of the school that the Mahatma attended. He is one of my inspirations.
Sky over Phoenix
Rajesh, This reminds me of a cathedral. Who attends this school? Is it private and exclusive? I'm amazed that no people are nearby.
That's an imposing school building, and what a history!
Powerful and beautiful building !
Beautiful building and lovely architecture.
Great school building, full of history.
Beautiful puctures.
such an inspiring building
such a regal building! lots of history here
Thde tower framed entrance is stunning. Beautiful piece of architecture.
Quite a lot of history behind those massive walls.
As someone else said, it looks like a castle--quite sturdy!
Shady Stones
thanks once again for showing us such lovely buildings and places!
Nice pictures
Very nice pics!
Great captures :)
Beautiful building...
Very historical educational institute...thanks for sharing this with us!
Lovely building :)
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