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Who were some prominent members of the Anglicist party in the Anglicist-Orientalist controversy?
Who were some prominent members of the Anglicist party in the Anglicist-Orientalist controversy?
W.W.Bird, Saunders, C.E.Trevelyan, Calvin
Which Governor-General of India played a key role in finalizing the education policy in 1835?
Which Governor-General of India played a key role in finalizing the education policy in 1835?
Lord William Bentinck
Who recommended the introduction of English education in India through the medium of English?
Who recommended the introduction of English education in India through the medium of English?
Lord Macaulay
What was the stipulated amount of money that the British government of India would devote to promote European literature and sciences in India?
What was the stipulated amount of money that the British government of India would devote to promote European literature and sciences in India?
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What was the medium of instruction declared for the promotion of European literature and sciences among the natives of India?
What was the medium of instruction declared for the promotion of European literature and sciences among the natives of India?
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Who helped in the establishment of the Hindu Female School in 1849?
Who helped in the establishment of the Hindu Female School in 1849?
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Which college was established in Calcutta in 1835 to impart Western medical science to Indian students?
Which college was established in Calcutta in 1835 to impart Western medical science to Indian students?
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In which year did Lord Hardinge link knowledge of English with government employment?
In which year did Lord Hardinge link knowledge of English with government employment?
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Why did Iswarchandra Vidyasagar work for the education of women?
Why did Iswarchandra Vidyasagar work for the education of women?
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What role did Vidyasagar play in promoting Bengali education?
What role did Vidyasagar play in promoting Bengali education?
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Study Notes
The Anglicist-Orientalist Controversy
- The Anglicist party, consisting of W.W. Bird, Saunders, C.E. Trevelyan, Calvin, and others, favored introducing Western education in India.
- The Orientalist party, comprising H.T. Prinsep, Elliot, Macnaghten, Sutherland, and others, advocated for traditional Indian learning.
The Introduction of Western Education
- In 1835, Lord William Bentinck, the Governor-General of India, and Lord Macaulay, the Law Member, introduced Western education in India.
- Macaulay's Minute recommended introducing English education in India through the medium of English.
- The British government of India devoted one lakh of rupees to promote European literature and sciences among Indians.
- The medium of instruction was declared to be the English language alone.
Growth of English Education
- The demand for English education grew rapidly after 1835, particularly in Bengal.
- In Bombay and Madras, the progress of English education was slower but still significant.
- In 1835, the Calcutta Medical College was established to impart Western medical science to Indian students.
English Education and Government Employment
- In 1844, Lord Hardinge linked knowledge of English to government employment, providing an incentive for Indians to learn English.
- English-knowing Indians were given preference in government employment, making English education more popular.
Women's Education and Iswarchandra Vidyasagar
- Iswarchandra Vidyasagar worked towards women's education, realizing that women's emancipation depended on education.
- He helped establish the Hindu Female School (Hindu Balika Vidyalaya) in 1849.
- Vidyasagar opened many female schools in districts, some of which were run at his own expense.
- He championed the cause of women's education throughout his life.
Bengali Education
- Vidyasagar promoted Bengali education by establishing Bengali schools.
- He published the pioneering work "Barnaparichay" for beginners in 1855.
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Explore the historical conflict between the Anglicist and Orientalist parties in traditional Indian education during the British East India Company era. Learn about key figures involved and the general committee of Public Instruction appointed in 1923. Discover how this controversy shaped educational policies at that time.
