When was Islamia College Peshawar built?

1913
Islamia College University Peshawar/Founded

About. Nawab Sir Sahibzada Abdul Qaiyum Khan, hailing from Topi, district Swabi, had founded the Islamia College in 1913. Islamia College emerged as a beacon of scientific knowledge and torchbearer of supreme ethical and religious values.

Why was Islamia College Peshawar built?

The College was primarily for Pakhtun tribesman coming from the far-off areas of the region to give them civilization and education. The most famous Pakhtun leader Haji Sahib of Turangzai was requested to lay the foundation stone of the Islamia College building (Lal Baha 2013).

Who was the founder of Islamia College Peshawar?

Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum
Islamia College University Peshawar/Founders

What is the importance of Islamia College Peshawar?

Islamia College, Peshawar. Islamia College Peshawar, the symbol of academic excellence is rich in history. Its building, which is the best embodiment of Muslim civilization in south Asia and its lush green lawns attract visitors from all over the country and abroad.

Who was the first principal of Islamia College Peshawar?

Mr L. Tipping
Mr L. Tipping became the first principal while Allama Inayatullah Mashraqi was the vice principal of the college. The ICP’s academic journey started with only 10 faculty members and 33 students; Sahibzada Khurshid Khan the first student later become the governor of KP.

Who was the architect of Islamia College Peshawar?

Sir Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum
Islamia College was founded in October 1913 by Nawab Sir Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum and Sir George Roose-Keppel. The Architectural style of the building is a blend of Islamic Mughal traditions combined with typical Curzonean touches.

Who built Islamia College Lahore?

Govt. Islamia College, Lahore was founded in 1892 in a two-room upper story of Haveli Munshi Harsukh at Sheranwala Gate, Lahore. The team of Lahorities who initiated this humble project had scanty resources but possessed passion, compassion, and foresight in abundance.

When was Pakistan Conference held in Islamia College Lahore?

In 1941 the first Pakistan Conference was held in Islamia College under the auspices of the Muslim Students Federation and the most salient feature of this conference was the memorable fact that the Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah performed the opening ceremony.

Who laid the foundation of DAV college Lahore?

Renowned educationist Mahatma Hansraj, a prominent follower of the Arya Samaj movement, was the honorary principal till 1912. He and Gurudatta Vidhyarthi founded this school and also the DAV Anglo Vedic school education system in the country.

Who is the founder of Islamia College Lahore?

Arya Samajists
Islamia College Civil Lines, Lahore goes back to the last years of the 19th century when the Arya Samajists founded the school of Dayanand Ayur Vedic on June 1, 1886.