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'''Alfred High School''' in [[Bhuj]], Kutch is one of the oldest educational institution of [[Gujarat]] and first high school of [[Kutch]]. It was founded by Rao of Cutch, [[Pragmalji II]] in year 1870 at cost of {{INR convert|150000}}. The school was named Alfred High School, after [[Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha|Prince Alfred]], the [[Duke of Edinburgh]].<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?ei=9d3NTaeOHYvLrQe0oazCCg&ct=result&id=NhcIAQAAIAAJ&dq=ALFRED+HIGH+SCHOOL+BHUJ&q=ALFRED#search_anchor] Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Cutch, Pálanpur, and Mahi Kántha. 1880, Page 205.</ref><ref name=a>[http://bhujonline.com/leftmenu/infrastructure/education/school/school.html Alfred High School, Near Mahadev Gate Bhuj is First highschool in Kutch, 134 years old, Gujarati medium, boys high school, government high school and higher secondary school]</ref><ref>[http://kutchdarshan.wordpress.com/2009/03/23/alfred-high-school-bhuj/ Alfred High School,Bhuj established in 1870]</ref>

The school building, was further, expanded during reign of Maharao [[Khengarji III]] of Cutch and foundation of present-day building was laid by Governor of Bombay, [[Sir James Fergusson, 6th Baronet|Sir James Fergusson]] in 1882.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?ei=MOTNTamsE4LkrAeRlIXDCg&ct=result&id=mH4IAAAAQAAJ&dq=ALFRED+HIGH+SCHOOL+BHUJ&q=ALFRED+#search_anchor] REPORT ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE BOMBAY PRESIDENCY FOR THE YEAR 1881-82. Page 2 & 5</ref> The two-story building is designed in colonial style and constructed with unique trap stones. The arched opening are richly decorated and highlighted with marble. The school building located near [[Hamirsar Lake]] is one of the heritage structures of Kutch.<ref name=b>[http://www.slideshare.net/tejaandeiitm/chapter12-masonry] Masonry, Alfred High School, Page 12</ref> The [[Mistris of Kutch]] were involved in erection of this majestic building; under supervision of the state [[Gaidher]], Jairam Ruda Gajdhar.<ref>Kutch Gurjar Kshatriya: A brief History : by Raja Pawan Jethwa, Calcutta, 2007. Page:63. Jairam Ruda Gajdhar of Mistri community was the Gaidher of the State during reign of Pragmulji II and part of reign Khengwarji Bawa, when Prag Mahal, Alfred High School, Fergusson Museum, embankment of Hamirsar Lake, etc. were constructed.</ref>

The school was badly damaged in [[2001 Gujarat earthquake|2001 earthquake]], however, the building has been restored to its old glory<ref name=b/><ref>[http://coolwalker.blogspot.com/2008_11_01_archive.html The gothic structures of Alfred High school and the local museum makes you feel as if you are in South Bombay. It’s hard to believe that an earthquake of horrific intensity had annihilated the whole town, just seven years back.]</ref> and at present runs as an education institution as boys High School, teaching in [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] medium, run by government of [[Gujarat]].<ref name=a/><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.globalshiksha.com/schools/Sir-Alfred-High-School/118908960929153 |title=Sir Alfred High School, Gujarat State, Address : Near Hamirsar Lake, Bhuj. Affiliated to Gujarat State. Board : Gujarat State |access-date=14 May 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111008160754/http://www.globalshiksha.com/schools/Sir-Alfred-High-School/118908960929153 |archive-date=8 October 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

The centenary celebrations were held in 1970 and it was noted that it is difficult to assume the notable pupils, spread all over India over a century.<ref>{{cite book|title=Thought|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7m4YAQAAIAAJ|year=1971|publisher=Siddhartha Publications|page=12}}</ref> Among notable alumni are - [[J. K. Dholakia]] - Mining Engineer, Premji Bhavanji Thacker - Congress politician and advocate.<ref name="Sabha1952">{{cite book|author=India. Parliament. Rajya Sabha|title=Who's who|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=H9JFAQAAIAAJ|year=1952|publisher=Rajya Sabha Secretariat.|page=194}}</ref>
==See also==
*[[The White Eagle School]]
*[[Government Engineering College, Bhuj]]
*[[Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences]]
*[[Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University]]
==References==
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[[Category:High schools and secondary schools in Gujarat]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1870]]
[[Category:Bhuj]]
[[Category:Education in Kutch district]]
[[Category:Boys' schools in India]]
[[Category:1870 establishments in India]]
[[Category:Government schools in India]]
[[Category:Schools in the princely states of India]]

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