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Besant [[Theosophy (disambiguation)|Theosophical]] College started on 19 July 1915 in [[Madanapalle]] and it was affiliated to [[Madras University]]. In 1917, when Dr. [[Annie Besant]] led the agitation for "Home Rule", this institution, which became a centre of nationalist activities, was obliged to dissociate itself from the Madras University and became part of the newly organized [[Visva-Bharati University]] founded by [[Rabindranath Tagore]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Seshan|first=K. s s|date=2014-07-24|title=A historic journey|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/a-historic-journey/article6245726.ece|access-date=2020-08-16|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | Besant [[Theosophy (disambiguation)|Theosophical]] College started on 19 July 1915 in [[Madanapalle]] and it was affiliated to [[Madras University]]. In 1917, when Dr. [[Annie Besant]] led the agitation for "Home Rule", this institution, which became a centre of nationalist activities, was obliged to dissociate itself from the Madras University and became part of the newly organized [[Visva-Bharati University]] founded by [[Rabindranath Tagore]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Seshan|first=K. s s|date=2014-07-24|title=A historic journey|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/a-historic-journey/article6245726.ece|access-date=2020-08-16|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
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. [[Margaret Cousins]] (an expert in European music and wife of Irish poet [[James Cousins]], then vice-principal of the college) set down the notation to the national anthem in the college | 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. [[Margaret Cousins]] (an expert in European music and wife of Irish poet [[James Cousins]], then vice-principal of the college) set down the western notation to the national anthem in the college based on the notes provided by Tagore himself.<ref name="we two together">{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/WeTwoTogether/page/n363/mode/2up|title=Home}}</ref> During Tagore's visit, [[Scouting|the Scout Movement]] and "All India Women Association" were inaugurated at [[Madanapalle]]. | ||
In 1923, the college was re-affiliated to Madras University and continued for almost 30 years. After the separation of [[Andhra State]] and [[Madras State]], the college was affiliated to [[Andhra University]] (1954–1956) and then to [[Sri Venkateswara University]], [[Tirumala - Tirupati|Tirupati]]. | In 1923, the college was re-affiliated to Madras University and continued for almost 30 years. After the separation of [[Andhra State]] and [[Madras State]], the college was affiliated to [[Andhra University]] (1954–1956) and then to [[Sri Venkateswara University]], [[Tirumala - Tirupati|Tirupati]]. | ||
== Noted | == Noted alumni == | ||
Some of its prominent alumni includes, [[Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy]], former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh of Union Cabinet Minister.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/lok12/biodata/12ap26.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=5 June 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110729080925/http://www.parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/lok12/biodata/12AP26.htm |archive-date=29 July 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | Some of its prominent alumni includes, [[Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy]], former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh of Union Cabinet Minister.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/lok12/biodata/12ap26.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=5 June 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110729080925/http://www.parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/lok12/biodata/12AP26.htm |archive-date=29 July 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
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13°33′18″N 78°29′57″E / 13.55509°N 78.499051°E
| Motto | Education as Service |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1917 |
| Affiliation | Sri Venkateswara University |
| Principal | Dr. Vishnupriya Danamraj |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Rural |
| Website | btcollege.org |
Besant Theosophical College, established in 1917, it is one of the oldest colleges in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, India.
History[edit | edit source]
Besant Theosophical College started on 19 July 1915 in Madanapalle and it was affiliated to Madras University. In 1917, when Dr. Annie Besant led the agitation for "Home Rule", this institution, which became a centre of nationalist activities, was obliged to dissociate itself from the Madras University and became part of the newly organized Visva-Bharati University founded by Rabindranath Tagore.[1]
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. Margaret Cousins (an expert in European music and wife of Irish poet James Cousins, then vice-principal of the college) set down the western notation to the national anthem in the college based on the notes provided by Tagore himself.[2] During Tagore's visit, the Scout Movement and "All India Women Association" were inaugurated at Madanapalle.
In 1923, the college was re-affiliated to Madras University and continued for almost 30 years. After the separation of Andhra State and Madras State, the college was affiliated to Andhra University (1954–1956) and then to Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati.
Noted alumni[edit | edit source]
Some of its prominent alumni includes, Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy, former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh of Union Cabinet Minister.[3]
External links[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Seshan, K. s s (24 July 2014). "A historic journey". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ↑ "Home".
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 29 July 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2009.
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