Bihar Vidyapeeth

Bihar Vidyapeeth is an Indian Educational Institution founded by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi on February 6, 1921 but it was seized by the British in 1942.[1][2][3] It was started in Patna by Shri Rajendra Prasad and the land was donated by Maulana Mazharul Haque.[4] Its first Institution was opened at Patna-Gaya road presently known as Buddha Marg. It was inaugurated by Mohammad Ali Jauhar and Kasturba Gandhi along with Mahatma Gandhi.[5][6][7] In 2022, It is proposed to make Bihar Vidyapeeth a Central University.[8][9][10]

Bihar Vidyapeeth
TypePublic
EstablishedFebruary 6, 1921 (1921-02-06)
FounderMaulana Mazharul Haque
AffiliationBihar State Education Board
Academic affiliation
National Institute of Open Schooling
PresidentVijay Prakash
Address
Sadaqat Ashram, Kurji, Patna, Bihar
,
India
CampusUrban, 32 acres (13 ha)
Websitedrpspm.biharvidyapeeth.edu.in

References
  1. "Bihar Vidyapeeth, founded by Gandhi, to be revived". Deccan Herald. 2015-04-13. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
  2. "Foundation Day Special: बापू ने की थी पटना में बिहार विद्यापीठ की स्थापना, डॉ. राजेंद्र प्रसाद बने थे पहले प्राचार्य". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2022-12-18.
  3. "Inaugurated By Mahatma Gandhi, Patna's Bihar Vidyapith Turns 100". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
  4. Salim, Saquib (2020-07-07). "Sadaqt Ashram, Patna : Mazharul Haque's gift to the Nation". Heritage Times. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
  5. "Bihar Vidyapith – AICBVF". Retrieved 2022-12-18.
  6. "Century-old Bihar Vidyapeeth is encroachment-free". The Indian Express. 2022-04-05. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
  7. "Patna HC asks state govt to make Bihar Vidyapeeth campus a museum". The Indian Express. 2022-07-21. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
  8. "बिहार विद्यापीठ का लौटेगा गौरव, बनेगी सेंट्रल विवि". Hindustan (in Hindi). Retrieved 2022-12-18.
  9. Mitra, Arnab; News, India TV (2021-08-14). "75th Independence Day: The history behind India's own 'National Vidyapiths' founded by Mahatma Gandhi, others". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 2022-12-18. {{cite web}}: |last2= has generic name (help)
  10. "आम के पेड़ चला रहे गांधी के सपनों की 'बिहार विद्यापीठ' | Mango trees running Gandhi's Bihar Vidyapeeth". Patrika News (in Hindi). 2019-01-29. Retrieved 2022-12-18.

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