Pachaiyappa's College
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Pachaiyappa's College is one of the oldest educational institutions in Chennai, in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Founded by Pachaiyappa Mudaliar in 1842 as Pachaiyappa's Central Institution, it was the first Hindu educational institution in South India, which was not funded by the British.
It gained college status in 1889, and until 1947 only admitted Hindu students.
[edit] Famous Alumni
Over the years the college has produced many famous alumni including scholars, politicians, businessmen, etc. For a more complete listing, please visit the official web-site.[1]. A few of the famous ones include:
- C. N. Annadurai – Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, 1967-69
- Srinivasa Ramanujan – Mathematician
- Kasu Brahmananda Reddy – Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, 1964 - 71
- Vairamuthu – Poet
- Murasoli Maran – Politician
- Prof.Dr.P.R.RANGASWAMI – PRINCIPAL of PACHAIYAPPA'S COLLEGE,
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