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Mohsinul Mulk Hall

Mohsinul Mulk Hall

 About Syed Mehdi Mohsinul Mulk

 

Syed Mehdi Ali Khan Mohsinul Mulk was born in 9th December, 1837 in Etawah. He obtained his primary education from his home, after his higher studies, he became civil servant under British Government from 1867 to 1874.  From 1874-1893, he held the higher post under the Nizam. He was a big supporter, true follower and good friend of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. Syed Mehdi became secretary of Mohammadan Anglo Oriental College from 1889 till his death in 16th October, 1907.

 

About the Hall & Residents

 

Mohsinul Mulk Hall was established in the year 1963 in the fond memory of Nawab Mohsinul Mulk. The foundation stone of Mohsinul Mulk Hall was laid by Pandit Jawaher Lal Nehru,  the first Prime Minister of India. It started with one Hostel namely ?Amin Hostel? attached to Aftab Hall.  It comprises six hostels which were named after the true followers of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan: (i)Allama Shibli hostel  (ii)Amin hostel (iii) Saifi hostel  (iv) Hali hostel   (v) Mualana Mohd. Ali Johar hostel  and  (vi) Majaz hostel.   Dr. M. Hashim Kidwai was the first Provost of this Hall from 04.11.1963 to 04.07.1968.

 

At present near about 820 residents/students are residing in Mohsinul Mulk Hall.