Launching of Primary Education in Bahawalpur State: 1866-1955
Keywords:
Primary Education, Establishment, Bahawalpur State, The First Regency Rule, The Second Regency Rule, Launching of Modern EducationAbstract
The commencement of the modern education began with launching of Primary Mission School in 1866. Now in this school, the education up to Intermediate classes is imparted. During 1868-1869, vernacular schools in almost every town of the State were opened. In 1925-26, the number of vernacular schools had reached 129. In 1915-16, the first ever Anglo Vernacular Primary School was founded in the Bahawalpur city. In 1943, some private schools were established in the State. With the inception of these schools, there was a tremendous increase in the promotion of primary education. Nawab Muhammad Bahawal Khan Abbasi V set up the first ever primary school for girls’ education in Bahawalpur in 1904. Hence, according to the need of the hour, a number of educational institutions were established in Bahawalpur.
Thus, a number of primary institutes were founded in every nook and corner of the State for the purpose of promoting education. This is my humble effort in the subject which may be appreciated by the scholars and students of social sciences.
