Status of Education and Press Under British Rule

Educational Status and Reforms

  • During the later-half of 18th century and first three decades of the 19th century, the development of education took place only through the traditional institutions. Two noteworthy developments are –
  1. In 1781, Warren Hastings established a Madarsa in Calcutta to encourage the study of Muslim laws along with Arabic and Persian languages.
  2. In 1791, Jonathan Duncan established a Sanskrit College to promote the study of Hindu laws and philosophy in Banaras.
  3. The East India Company adopted a dual policy in the sphere of education. It discouraged the prevalent system of oriental education and gave importance to ....

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