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(B) Wood's despatch (1854) - Civil education, English education, increasing accessibility.
(C) Indian Universities at 1904 - Establishing atleast 1 university for a province, bias on higher education.
3. Orientalist - Anglicist debate: This was a debate on approach towards education i.e. orientalists like William Jones advocated for traditional learning where as Anglicists argued for English, western learning.
British education policy catalyzed free thought and national consciousness:
1. Rise of educated middle class who analysed the economic, political exploitation of British.
(A) Dada Bai Naoroji: "Drain theory".
(B) Rise of vernacular press, media.
2. Rise of vernacular press, media.
(A) Hindi, Amulabaram (Athma)
3. Rationalistic thoughts and awareness of global phenomena - French revolution, Gregorian Utilitarian.
Educated middle class played a major role in Indian freedom struggle and independence.
Conclusion
Educated middle class played a major role in Indian freedom struggle and independence.
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- Comprehensive coverage of education policies
- Links education to nationalist consciousness
- References specific thinkers and theories
- Clearly shows cause-effect relationship
YARASI TUSHARI
Modern Indian History
British Colonial Policies - Education
British Education Policy and Its Paradoxical Effects
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