Short answers, pulled from the story.
Takhtsinhji, the Maharaja of Bhavnagar State, established Samaldas Arts College in 1885. The institution opened its doors to students in January 1885 within the Majiraj Girls High School building.
Samaldas Arts College operates under the affiliation of Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India. The college has maintained its presence in this location for over a century and a half since its founding.
R. H. Gunion served as the first principal of Samaldas Arts College from 1885 until 1890. He led the institution during its initial years before J. N. Unwalla took over leadership duties.
Mahatma Gandhi attended Samaldas Arts College for a short period lasting only six months from January 1888 to June 1888. This brief enrollment occurred while he was still an Indian independence leader in training.
H. J. Kania became the first Chief Justice of India after graduating from Samaldas Arts College. Other alumni include Harivallabh Bhayani, Lalsinh Raol, Nautam Bhatt, Anantrai Raval, Yashwant Trivedi, Kundanika Kapadia, Krishnalal Jhaveri, and Sanat Mehta.