Aitchison College, Lahore, is founded under Sir Charles Umpherston Aitchison

Background. Sir Charles Umpherston Aitchison, a Scottish colonial administrator, served as Lieutenant-Governor of the Punjab from 1882. His tenure included significant public education achievements, notably the establishment of institutions in Lahore. The college originated as the Punjab Chiefs' College, initially intended for princes, but expanded its scope in 1874 to include heirs from other princely states in Punjab.

Founding and Naming. The institution was originally formed on 2 January 1886 as the Punjab Chiefs' College. On 3 November 1886, the Viceroy Earl of Dufferin laid the foundation stone of the main building. A few days later, on 13 November 1886, the school was renamed Aitchison College in honor of the Lieutenant-Governor, reflecting his influence on its development.