Umakanta Academy
Umakanta Academy (Bengali: উমাকান্ত একাডেমি) is an educational institute located in the heart of Agartala, India. Established in 1890, it is the oldest school in Tripura. It is affiliated to TBSE. This school also holds itself on top 3 schools of Tripura.
| Umakanta Academy উমাকান্ত একাডেমী | |
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 Umakanta Academy | |
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Akhaura Road , | |
| Coordinates | 23.831544°N 91.274212°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1890 |
| Founder | Maharaja Bir Chandra Manikya |
| Grades | Class I-XII |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Affiliation | Tripura Board Of Secondary Education |
History
The Agartala HE school was founded by Maharaja Bir Chandra Manikya in 1890 and developed by the Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya when he acceded to the throne in 1896. It was renamed as an Umakanta academy in 1904 in recognition of activities of the chief Minister of the Tripura Kingdom Sri Umakanta Das. It has two playgrounds, one swimming pool, a hostel and a Football Stadium with Floodlights and galleries.
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