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Who established the Calcutta Madrasa in 1781?
Who established the Calcutta Madrasa in 1781?
When was the Banaras Sanskrit College established?
When was the Banaras Sanskrit College established?
What was the dilemma faced by the British regarding education systems?
What was the dilemma faced by the British regarding education systems?
What is acculturation?
What is acculturation?
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What were the two distinct voices that emerged regarding education in British India?
What were the two distinct voices that emerged regarding education in British India?
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When was the Calcutta Madrasa established?
When was the Calcutta Madrasa established?
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Who upgraded the Calcutta Madrasa to Aliah University?
Who upgraded the Calcutta Madrasa to Aliah University?
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What was the purpose of English-medium schools opened by Christian missionaries?
What was the purpose of English-medium schools opened by Christian missionaries?
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Acculturation is best defined as:
Acculturation is best defined as:
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Why were the British uncertain about the education system in India?
Why were the British uncertain about the education system in India?
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Study Notes
Education in India during British Rule
- The Calcutta Madrasa was established in 1781 by Warren Hastings.
- Banaras Sanskrit College was established in 1791 by Jonathan Duncan.
- Christian missionaries opened English-medium schools in India during this period.
Orientalists vs. Anglicists
- The British were uncertain about the education system to adopt in India.
- Two distinct voices emerged:
- Orientalists: Favored continuation of the existing system of education.
- Anglicists: Advocated for introduction of the English system of education.
Key Term
- Acculturation: The process by which people acquire the culture of a particular society.
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Explore the history of the Indian education system, including key institutions like Madras University Senate House, Aliah University, Banaras Sanskrit College, and English-medium schools established by Christian missionaries. Learn about the Orientalists versus Anglicists debate in British India.
