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Maharani College is a girls college of Rajasthan state in India and is situated in Jaipur. It was established in 1944 and is one of six constituent colleges of University of Rajasthan. [1] It was established on the name of maharani Gayatri Devi.

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References

  1. "Rajasthan University: Mad scramble begins for college hostel seats". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 December 2017.