July 3, 2018
“Iqbal Hostel” a.k.a “Quadrangle” was established at the present location in 1891. It had originally been established in a hired accommodation in Mozang called “Phus Ki Khothi”. In 1888, it was shifted from there to another hired accommodation at 48, Lower Mall. In 1891, it shifted to the present building.
The Hostel has had the honor of accommodating great and distinguished personalities of the sub-continent including Prof. A.S Patras Bukhari, Sufi Ghulam Mustafa Tabassam, Dr. Abdus Salam, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Dr. Muhammad Amjad, Dr. Munir Ahmed Khan, Dr. Samar Mubarik Mand and among many others the great Philosopher and our National Poet Allama Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, also remained resident of the Hostel from 1895-1900. To pay homage to the Poet of East and thinker of Pakistan, this hostel was dedicated to him in 1965 and was re-named as “Iqbal Hostel”. In his honor, the hostel has also established “Iqbal Memorial Library”.
