A Fact Sheet

It is the endeavor of every school to provide the best possible education to its children. Founded in 1882, the Daly College has continued over years to strive for the highest goals.

The College aims at turning out educated, well behaved, useful and patriotic citizens of India. The school offers a rich variety of activities and opportunities for many-sided growth and draws students from various parts of the country.

• The Daly College The College was established in 1882 by Sir Henry Daly and is situated in an estate of 119 acres of land in Indore.

• In 1870 the chiefs of central India were motivated by Sir Henry Daly into establishing the Indore Residency School, which would provide a British education to their sons.

• The school was renamed Indore Residency College in 1876 with Mr. Aberigh Mackay as its first principal.

• In 1882 the rajput, maratha, bundela and muslim chiefs decided to rename the college the Daly College, in appreciation of Sir Henry's contributions.

• It may be noted that though the original school started functioning in 1870, and later moved to its new campus in 1912, the founding date of 1882 is taken from the year in which the name "The Daly College" was first used.

• It stands today as a tribute not only to Sir Henry Daly and Sir Hugh but to the generosity of the central Indian chiefs some of whom have already had five generations studying in the school.

• The school became coeducational residential in 1997, in response the desire of parents to give equally good education.

Contact Address:

The Daly College
Pin - 452001
Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Phone: (0731) 2719000, 2719001, 2719023
Fax: (0731) 2702674

Website: www.dalycollege.org

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