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.
Great pics, Thanks for sharing.
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ReplyDeleteI wouldn't have guessed it was that old. It looks like a castle though.
ReplyDeleteIf hope it graduates some current students as wonderful as its namesake .
ReplyDeletekind of looks like a church ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat know about this school, where Gandhi studied! Nice capture on the stone construction
ReplyDeleteSuch 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!!
ReplyDeleteMajestic looking buildings ~ great shots!
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend coming to you,
artmusedog and carol
Wonderfully beautiful school building. Excellent photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this great view of the school that the Mahatma attended. He is one of my inspirations.
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Rajesh, This reminds me of a cathedral. Who attends this school? Is it private and exclusive? I'm amazed that no people are nearby.
ReplyDeleteThat's an imposing school building, and what a history!
ReplyDeletePowerful and beautiful building !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful building and lovely architecture.
ReplyDeleteGreat school building, full of history.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful puctures.
such an inspiring building
ReplyDeletesuch a regal building! lots of history here
ReplyDeleteThde tower framed entrance is stunning. Beautiful piece of architecture.
ReplyDeleteQuite a lot of history behind those massive walls.
ReplyDeleteAs someone else said, it looks like a castle--quite sturdy!
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thanks once again for showing us such lovely buildings and places!
ReplyDeleteNice pictures
ReplyDeleteVery nice pics!
ReplyDeleteGreat captures :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful building...
ReplyDeleteVery historical educational institute...thanks for sharing this with us!
ReplyDeleteLovely building :)
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