Scholarship College Established 1870s - Rex Vijayan

To understand the significance of a college established or flourishing in the 1870s, one must look at the socio-political landscape of the Kingdom of Travancore (modern-day Kerala). The mid-to-late 19th century was a period of "Renaissance" in Kerala. The reigning monarchs, such as Ayilyam Thirunal Rama Varma (r. 1860–1880), were progressive rulers who emphasized modern education as a tool for social mobility.

Then the bell rings again. And for the 152nd year, the granite walls of Rex Vijayan Scholarship College open their doors—not to the wealthy, but to the worthy. rex vijayan scholarship college established 1870s