Alfred High School in

Bhuj Bhuj () is a Municipality and District Headquarters of Kutch District in the state of Gujarat, India. Etymology According to legend, Kutch was ruled by the Nāga chieftains in the past. Sagai, a queen of Sheshapattana, who was married to Kin ...

, Kutch is one of the oldest educational institution of

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and first high school of Kutch. It was founded by Rao of Cutch, Pragmalji II in year 1870 at cost of . The school was named Alfred High School, after Prince Alfred, the

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.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> The school building, was further, expanded during reign of Maharao

Khengarji III Maharajadhiraj Mirza Maharao Sir Khengarji III Sawai Bahadur (23 August 1866 – 15 January 1942) was a progressive and one of the longest ruling monarchs of a dependent state and also the longest ruling king of the Princely State of Cutch ...

of Cutch and foundation of present-day building was laid by Governor of Bombay,

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in 1882. 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.
Masonry, Alfred High School, Page 12 The

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were involved in erection of this majestic building; under supervision of the state Gaidher, Jairam Ruda Gajdhar. The school was badly damaged in 2001 earthquake, however, the building has been restored to its old glory and at present runs as an education institution as boys High School, teaching in

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medium, run by government of

. 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. Among notable alumni are - J. K. Dholakia - Mining Engineer, Premji Bhavanji Thacker - Congress politician and advocate.

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{{Reflist High schools and secondary schools in Gujarat Educational institutions established in 1870 Bhuj Education in Kutch district Boys' schools in India 1870 establishments in India Government schools in India Schools in the princely states of India

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