A Quote by Amarinder Singh

Khasla College came up 125 years ago. People gave their land and various states, including Nabha, Patiala, Jind and Kapurthala, made contributions for setting up the college. My grandfather and father remained its chancellor.

Amarinder Singh

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Came Chancellor College Contributions Father Gave Grandfather Including Land Made My Grandfather People Remained Setting States Up Various Years Years Ago

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Amarinder Singh
Indian - Politician
Born: March 11, 1942

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