The Nagpur University also known as Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University was established on August 4, 1923 in the city of Nagpur in the Maharashtra state of central India. Named after Tukdoji Maharaj its focus was in teaching languages of India, including such Sanskrit, Marathi, Hindi and Urdu. The institution has offered a medical degree since 1947. The university was divided on May 1, 1983, when some of its facilities were rededicated to the creation of the new Amravati University.
Notable alumni
* PV Narasimha Rao, Former Prime Minister of India
The Nagpur University also known as Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University was established on August 4, 1923 in the city of Nagpur in the Maharashtra state of central India. Named after Tukdoji Maharaj its focus was in teaching languages of India, including such Sanskrit, Marathi, Hindi and Urdu. The institution has offered a medical degree since 1947. The university was divided on May 1, 1983, when some of its facilities were rededicated to the creation of the new Amravati University.
Notable alumni
* PV Narasimha Rao, Former Prime Minister of India
* Mukul Wasnik , General Secretary , Indian National Congress and Union Minister
* Shrikant Jichkar, Former member of the Indian National Congress
* Padma Shri Vishnu Bhikaji Kolte (1908-1998), noted Marathi Writer & Former Vice Chancellor, Nagpur University.
* Harishankar Parsai (1924–1995), noted Hindi writer and satirist.
* Ulhas Kashalkar (b. 1955), noted Hindustani classical vocalist
* Swati Dandekar US Politician , Iowa House of Representative
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