12 Questions
What were William Jones, Henry Thomas Colebrooke, and Nathaniel Halhed interested in?
Translating Sanskrit and Persian works into English
What was the main objective of the Asiatic Society of Bengal set up by William Jones and others?
Rediscover India's ancient civilisation
Which languages did William Jones study besides Greek and Latin?
Arabic and Persian
What did Company officials feel institutions should encourage the study of?
Ancient Indian texts and Sanskrit literature
What aspect of India did William Jones and Colebrooke believe had declined?
Cultural achievements
Besides studying ancient Indian texts, what other areas did William Jones focus on in Calcutta?
Law, philosophy, religion, politics, arithmetic, medicine, and other sciences
What was the main aim of setting up the madrasa in Calcutta in 1781?
To promote the study of Arabic, Persian, and Islamic law
Who was one of the critics of the Orientalists and their vision of learning?
James Mill
What did Thomas Babington Macaulay believe would help Indians access the finest world literature?
Mastering the English language
What language was made the medium of instruction for higher education following the English Education Act of 1835?
English
What system of learning did the Court of Directors emphasize in the 1854 Wood's Despatch for India?
European learning
What aspect of Indians did the British believe would improve with European learning according to the 1854 Despatch?
Their moral character
Explore how the British viewed education in India through the lens of Orientalism. Learn about William Jones' contributions to understanding Indian languages and texts during the colonial period.
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