VATCHAL FERGUSSONCHI

Book Details

• Author: [Not Specified]

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Edition: 2nd

• Publishing Year: March 2017

• ISBN: 9789386454003

• Number of Pages: 616

• Language: Marathi

• Category: Reference and General

• Binding: Paperback

About The Book

This comprehensive Marathi volume chronicles the visionary journey of Fergusson College, one of India’s most iconic educational institutions. Emerging from the patriotic zeal of Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar, and Vishnushastri Chiplunkar, the institution laid the foundation for an educational and socio-cultural renaissance in Maharashtra.

The idea was born in 1879 when Tilak and Agarkar, while studying at Deccan College, deeply contemplated the deteriorating condition of India under colonial rule. They concluded that education was the only effective solution to uplift the nation. This vision led to the founding of:

• New English School in 1880

• Deccan Education Society in 1884

• Fergusson College on 2nd January 1885

This book is structured in three detailed segments:

1. 1885–1935: From Establishment to the Golden Jubilee

2. 1935–1985: From Golden Jubilee to the Centenary Year

3. 1985–2010: From the Centenary to the Post-Century Silver Jubilee

With over 600 pages of rich content, the book explores:

• The philosophy of selfless service and perseverance that defined the institution

• The resistance faced, including political opposition, financial struggles, and administrative hurdles

• The unwavering contributions of its teachers, students, and society

• The role of Fergusson College in shaping leaders in politics, economics, literature, and art

This work stands not only as a historical record but also as a tribute to Indian education’s enduring legacy, making it a must-read for:

• Students of history and education

• Alumni and admirers of Fergusson College

• Readers interested in India’s freedom movement and reformist thought