Introduction
The foundation stone of the main building was laid by the Viceroy, the Earl of Dufferin and Ava on 3 November 1886. Aitchison College is the lineal descendant of the Wards School at Ambala and the Chiefs Colleges.
The College is named after the then Lt. Governor of the Punjab, Sir Charles Umpherston Aitchison.
Addressing the boys in 1888, Sir Charles Aitchison said:
...much, very much, is expected of you. I trust you will use well the opportunities here afforded of you both for your education and for the formation of your character ... This is an institution from which you will banish everything in thought and word and act that is mean, dishonorable or impure, and in which you will cultivate everything that is virtuous, true, manly and gentlemanly
Aitchison College is known for its Alumni and many of its students have gone on to study at well-known universities across the world.
The building was designed and built by Sir Ganga Ram, one of the leading architects of that time.
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