Govt. Mr Sanskrit College

This prestigious institution was founded by H.H.Maharajah Sir Vijayarama Gajapathi Raj in1860. Ever since he held the charge of Samsthanam, he determined to establish a Sanskrit College in Vizianagaram as he was influenced by Sanskrit learning at Banaras when he was a child. During the reign of his son sir.Ananda Gajapathi Raj,G.C.I.E, known as a poet encouraged Pandits to develop the literature rather attending college.In 1900, Mr H.F.W.Gilman,ICS has appointed Mr.K.Ramanujachari,M.A.,B.L, Principal of the college and directed him to look after the college administration in a proper way. Mr.Ramanujachari adopted the work culture from Banaras Sanskrit College. Being affiliated to the Benaras University, this college has emerged as the centre for examinations.The first inspecting officer, appointed by the Government has proposed, "This College, being the only institution in the northern circars in which provision exists for advance courses in several branches of Sanskrit learning should be made the central college and the Sanskrit schools at Simhachalam, Padmanabham,Ramathirtham, and other places in Samsthanam should be made feeders to it.