Banaras Hindu University (BHU), established in 1916 through the B.H.U. Act of 1915, is a premier central university located in the holy city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Founded by the visionary nationalist leader Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya with support from educationists like Dr. Annie Besant, BHU is internationally respected for excellence in teaching, research, and societal service. Its sprawling main campus spans over 1,300 acres and hosts multiple faculties, institutes, and departments across disciplines such as arts, science, technology, medicine, and social sciences. Committed to holistic learning and innovation, the university has grown into one of India’s largest and most prestigious institutions of higher education.