Archive · 18 Sep 2025
History of Girls' Education in Central India
In the late 1800s, the Scindia rulers of Central India started schools to educate girls.
The first girls' school opened in Ujjain in 1897, followed by others in Gwalior.
These schools were supported by the rulers, including visits and prize-giving ceremonies.
In 1898, an organization called the Kanya Dharma Vardhini Sabha was formed to support girls' education across the state, offering prizes and funding.
Additional schools were established for the daughters of aristocrats.
This effort culminated in the establishment of the Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya in 1956, a prestigious school continuing the legacy of promoting women's education.
The first girls' school in the Scindia State was founded in Ujjain in 1897.
Maharani’s Girls School was founded in Gwalior in 1898 and supported by Maharaja Madho Rao Scindia.
The Kanya Dharma Vardhini Sabha was established to promote women's education throughout the state.
Elite Sardar Daughters’ School was founded in 1902 for the daughters of aristocrats.
The Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya was founded in 1956 by Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia.
- Who
- The Scindia family and various institutions and individuals within the Scindia State
- What
- The history of girls' education, including the founding and development of several schools and organizations promoting female education.
- When
- From 1897 to 1956, and the evolution of girls' education in the region.
- Where
- Central India, primarily Ujjain and Gwalior
- Why
- To promote and advance female education within the Scindia State.
- First Girls' School in Ujjain
- Founded in 1897
- Maharani's Girls School
- Founded in 1898 in Gwalior
- Kanya Dharma Vardhini Sabha
- Founded late 1898 to advance female education
- Elite Sardar Daughters’ School
- Founded in 1902
- Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya
- Founded in 1956