Dyal Singh Majithia (1849 – 9.9.1898), son of Lehna Singh Majithia, was an aristocrat. He was educated in western system. He had bent of mind towards Arya Samaj. He was an admirer of the British rule in the Indian sub-continent. Dyal Singh founded Dyal Singh College, Dyal Singh Library (both at Lahore) and the Tribune newspaper (started 1881). He had offered to pay money for establishment of Khalsa College if the Sikh would name it Dyal Singh College (the Sikhs rejected this egotistic offer). Later, the offer was accepted by Arya Samaj. He contributed funds to various institutions and organisations and earned their appreciation.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)