Raja Jaikishan Das

 Raja Jaikishan Das

 Born on 24 November 1832 in a poor family in Moradabad, after completing his education, he joined the government service. He met Sir Syed in Moradabad and became proud of him forever. One of Sir Syed's family Itram was considered an elder of the clan and when Bismillah was offered to Sir Syed's grandson Ros Masood, he was made to sit in the lap of Raja Saheb. Raja Saheb remained interested in the affairs of the college till the end. He died on 30 April 1905.

Reference: Sir Syed ke karname - Professor Nurul Hasan Naqvi


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