The History: The Beginning

Modern School was started in 1920 in a building located in Daryaganj, New Delhi. It was a sprawling mansion that belonged to Sultan Singh.

He donated it to the school to fulfill his son's dream of establishing a unique school, which would combine the traditions of Indian education with modern educational techniques.

Sultan Singh was a prominent businessman in British-ruled India in early 1980s. Khushwant Singh's article provides more details on his life.

His son, Lala Raghubir Singh, founded the school to provide quality education, and to foster all-round growth of a child. Lala Raghubir Singh was the spirit and the soul of the school. The primary founder of the school, he relentlessly worked for the improvement of the school

He teamed up with Sardar Sobha Singh to build a legacy that continues till today.

His philosophy (The First Years) in starting Modern School was simple, to provide a school that would fulfill the needs of children.

Sardar Sobha Singh was the co-founder of the school. One of the illustrious builders in British India, he was involved in constructing numerous famous buildings in Delhi. His own two sons, Bhagwant Singh and Khushwant Singh (the noted writer) were one of the first students of Modern School.

He was highly regarded by the British. He continued to be actively involved in the activities of the school, and helped expand the school.

His own two sons, Bhagwant Singh and Khushwant Singh (the noted writer) were one of the first students of Modern School. He was highly regarded by the British. He continued to be actively involved in the activities of the school, and helped expand the school.

They installed the first principal of the school, Mrs. Kamala Bose.

Sardar Sobha Singh, President
Board of Trustees, 1930-1975

Sardar Sobha Singh, extreme left, talks to the
architect, F.B. Blomfield. On the right, Sardar Teja
Singh Malik a nd Sardar Narain Singh.