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Patna College stands as Bihar's oldest centre of higher education and holds the distinction of being the fifth oldest institution of its kind in modern India. Established through a collaborative effort between the British and Indians, its roots can be traced back to the founding of Patna High School in July 1835. The vision for a central college in Patna was initiated in 1839 under the direction of Governor-General Lord Auckland, leading to the school's transformation into a college on September 26, 1844. However, due to a lack of local interest, the college closed just two years later.Efforts to revive the college in 1856-57 were met with challenges and disagreements among stakeholders, resulting in the closure of Patna High School in April 1858.
