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What was the purpose of the madrasa set up in Calcutta in 1781?
What was the purpose of the madrasa set up in Calcutta in 1781?
- To promote the study of Arabic, Persian, and Islamic law (correct)
- To facilitate the study of modern science and technology
- To encourage the study of ancient Sanskrit texts
- To promote the study of English literature
What subjects were promoted by the madrasa and Hindu college, respectively?
What subjects were promoted by the madrasa and Hindu college, respectively?
- Modern science and technology; English literature
- English literature; Modern science and technology
- Arabic, Persian, Islamic law; Ancient Sanskrit texts (correct)
- Chinese language and culture; Arabic, Persian, Islamic law
What was the focus of the Hindu college established in Benaras in 1791?
What was the focus of the Hindu college established in Benaras in 1791?
- Promote the study of English literature
- Encourage the study of ancient Sanskrit texts (correct)
- Encourage the study of Chinese language and culture
- Facilitate the study of modern science and technology
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