Question

What was the influence of Western education on the Indian in the 19th Century?

Answer 1

Hint:
Before the British established a new system of education in India both the Hindus and the Muslims had their own systems of education. Development of the education system during the British period was determined by the needs of the colonial powers.

Complete step by step solution:
 The Company wanted some educated Indians who could assist them in the administration of the land. The development of the modern system of education in India may be said to have begun with the Charter Act of 1813. Broadly the development of the education can be divided into three parts- Efforts of East India Company and British government, efforts of Christian Missionaries and efforts of Indian reformers. Western scholarly discipline of the 18th and 19thCenturies. Focusing on the study of the languages, literatures, religions, philosophies, histories, art and laws of Asian societies. According to Orientalist school, India should be ruled according to its own traditions and laws. The Calcutta Madras was established by Warren Hasting in 1781 for the study of Muslim law. The society also contributed immensely with translations into English of: Bhagwat Gita (1785) and Hitopadesha (1787) Charles Wilkins. Jonathan Duncan established the Sanskrit College at Banaras in 1791 for study of Hindu law and Philosophy.

Note:
The Charter act of 1813 was the first step towards education being made an objective of the government. In 1835, it was decided that the Western Sciences and literature would be imparted to Indians through the medium of English by Lord William Bentinck’s government.