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Who were some English people in the early 19th century that criticized the orientalists' view on learning?
Who were some English people in the early 19th century that criticized the orientalists' view on learning?
Anglicists
What was the name of the senior civil servant in India who was one of the biggest critics of oriental learning?
What was the name of the senior civil servant in India who was one of the biggest critics of oriental learning?
James Mill
Who authored the Wood's Despatch of 1854?
Who authored the Wood's Despatch of 1854?
Charles Wood
According to the Wood's Despatch, what benefits would Indians realize from the expansion of trade and commerce?
According to the Wood's Despatch, what benefits would Indians realize from the expansion of trade and commerce?
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What was one of the key measures outlined in the Wood's Despatch to improve the education system in India?
What was one of the key measures outlined in the Wood's Despatch to improve the education system in India?
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What act was passed in 1835 under the leadership of William Bentinck?
What act was passed in 1835 under the leadership of William Bentinck?
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Who were the two prominent orientalists advocating the study of ancient sacred and legal texts?
Who were the two prominent orientalists advocating the study of ancient sacred and legal texts?
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Which college was started by Jonathan Duncan in 1791, with the purpose of studying Hindu law and philosophy?
Which college was started by Jonathan Duncan in 1791, with the purpose of studying Hindu law and philosophy?
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Who set up the Calcutta Madrasa in 1782, aimed at teaching Islamic law and other subjects?
Who set up the Calcutta Madrasa in 1782, aimed at teaching Islamic law and other subjects?
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What was the journal started by William Jones in 1784?
What was the journal started by William Jones in 1784?
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