Ananda Chandra Roy (born 1863)
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Bengal Presidency, British India
| Ananda Chandra Roy | |
|---|---|
| Roy Bahadur | |
 Sculpture of Ananda Chandra Roy in Comilla Victoria Government College | |
| Born | 1863 Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | 8 November 1920 (aged 56–57) |
| Father | Ramdulal Roy |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Roy Bahadur Ananda Chandra Roy (Bengali: আনন্দ চন্দ্র রায়, romanized: Ananda Chandro Ray; 1863-1920) was a Bengali zamindar and patron of education in Comilla region of Bangladesh. He founded Comilla Victoria College, one of the oldest and prestigious colleges in Bangladesh.[1][2]
Roy was born in 1863 in Gobindapur, Humnabad, Laksam Upazila, Comilla District, Bengal Presidency, British Raj.[3] His family were originally from Rajasthan eventually becoming zamindars through trading.[3] His grandfather, Chatur Singh, served in the British Indian Army and was awarded land here by the British administration for his loyalty during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.[4]
About the dynasty
He was the son of Ramdulal Ray, and he was the elder son of the family. His younger brother's name was Rai Bahadur Satischandra Ray (awarded with the title of RAI BAHADUR).