In 1849 Rang Mahal was place of colors of a grand wazir of Emperor Shahjahan. The property belonged to Saeed Ullah Khan and was purchased by Board of Foreign Mission.
Interestingly Forman Christian College was also run in this building until it was shifted to Napier Road (Now Bank Square). Later Rang mahal School was housed in that building. Later on in 1902 and 1922 more land was purchased.
The very first year the school had 55 Hindus, 22 Muslims and 3 Sikh students, which included Punjabi, Kashmiri, Bengali, Hindustan, Afghani and Balochi. The teachers were from Punjab, Hindustan, Bengal, Scotland and USA. Rang Mahal School was established by the joint efforts of Mr. Newton and Dr. Forman. Sir John Maier Lawrence, the Viceroy of India, visited Rang Mahal School during the tenure from 1864 – 1869.
Dr. Forman did establish Forman School for Girls, which is still with the Government. Mr. Simon Jacob (Officiating Principal)
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