Founded in 1870 as the Indore Residency School, later renamed Daly College in 1882 after Sir Henry Daly, the institution was established to educate the sons of princely states of Central India, blending modern and traditional education dalycollege.org+8Indore Rocks+8Facebook+8.
Notable royal alumni
Maharaja Shivajirao Holkar (Maharaja of Indore, 1886–1903)
Educated at Daly College alongside princes of Ratlam and Dewas, he later ascended to the throne in 1886 Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1.
Maharaja Tukoji Rao Holkar III (Maharaja of Indore, 1903–1926)
He received his early education at Daly College before assuming power as a teenager in 1903 dalycollege.org+13Wikipedia+13Instagram+13.
Sajjan Singh of Ratlam
The Raja of Ratlam studied at Daly College and Mayo College, and went on to serve in the British Indian Army during World War I, later becoming a key patron involved with Daly College itself Wikipedia.
Martand Singh, Maharaja of Rewa
Known for wildlife conservation and public service, he studied at Daly College and Mayo College, and later became renowned for his efforts to protect the white tiger Wikipedia+8Wikipedia+8Wikipedia+8.
Pahar Singh Ju Deo, Raja of Sarila
Educated at Daly College during the late 19th century, he became Raja of Sarila in 1882 Wikipedia.
Hemendra Singh Rao Pawar, Titular Maharaja of Dhar State
Born in 1968, he was educated at Daly College before becoming the titular Maharaja in 2015; he passed away in 2023 Wikipedia.
The school’s ongoing royal connections
Beyond individual alumni, Daly College has maintained a longstanding relationship with Indian royalty:
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It had hereditary patrons from princely states like Gwalior (Scindia), Indore (Holkar), Bhopal, Rewa, and Dewas, and continues to list living royal members among its patrons dalycollege.org+1dalycollege.org+1Wikipedia+1Indore Rocks+1.
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It originated as one of the Chiefs’ Colleges, specifically intended for educating the future leaders of princely states in Central India Wikipedia+9Indore Rocks+9Wikipedia+9.