Banaras Hindu University Alumni Cell

banaras hindu university: banaras hindu university (bhu), an internationally reputed temple of learning, situated in the holy city of varanasi was founded by the visionary nationalist leader, pandit madan mohan malaviya in 1916, with the cooperation of social reformers like dr. annie besant, who viewed it as the 'university of india'. bhu has nurtured many freedom fighters and builders of modern india, contributing to the progress of the nation through large number of renowned scholars, artists, scientists and technologists who have graced its portals. the area of the main campus of this premier university is spread over 1300 acres with extensive greenery and buildings which are architectural marvels. mahamana & alumni: mahamana dreamt of creating an ideal scheme of education which would serve the cause of nation building, rise above narrow sectarian interests, combine the best in western scientific methods with all that is good and great in indian culture and promote a “broad liber