Author: Tikekar Aroon
Place: Bombay
Publisher: Somaiya Publication Pvt Ltd
Year: 1984
Pages: 292
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: Biography of the University of Mumbai
Classification: 720.9
Shelf: C5R4
Accession No: B77
Contents: Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Section 1: A Retrospect Section 2: The Growth Section 3: The Changed Times Sources Appendices Index
Abstract: The Cloister’s Pale: A Biography of the University of Bombay traces the origins, growth, and evolution of one of India’s leading academic institutions. It explores the university’s historical foundations, highlighting key academic, cultural, and administrative milestones. The biography contextualizes these developments within broader socio-political changes, examining how the university adapted to shifting times and challenges. Through detailed retrospection and extensive sources, the work offers a nuanced insight into the institution’s legacy and its lasting influence on higher education and society.