Banaras Hindu University is an internationally reputed temple of learning, situated in the holy city of Varanasi. This Creative and innovative university was founded by the great nationalist leader, Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya ji, in 1916, who viewed it as the University of India. Banaras Hindu University was created under the Parliamentary legislation - B.H.U. Act 1915. It played a stellar role in the independence movement and has developed into the greatest center of learning in India. It has produced many great freedom fighters and builders of modern India and has immensely contributed to the progress of the nation through a large number of renowned scholars, artists, scientists and technologists who have graced its portals. The area of the main campus of this premiere Central University is 1300 acres, having well maintained roads, extensive greenery, a temple, an air strip and buildings which are architectural delights. The Air Field of the campus was started for military training for flying during the second world war. Another campus of the university at Barkachha, in Mirzapur district, covers an area of 2700 acres. The university comprises 5 Institutes, 16 Faculties,134 Departments, 10 Centers, 2 Inter disciplinary Schools, one constituent college for women, 4 affiliated colleges and 3 Constituents Schools. Bharat Kala Bhavan, the reputed museum of the university, is a treasure trove of rare collections. The university also has a hospital which is equipped with all the modern amenities and caters to a large population from many states and neighboring country Nepal. The university in itself is a unique temple of knowledge as it offers a wide range of courses from arts to sciences, from ayurveda to modern medicine, from music to management.