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Colonialism and English Education in India: From Charter Act to Wood’s Dispatch

Author(s) Mr. Abdul Gafoor P
Country India
Abstract The commencement of English education in India was a decisive aspect of colonial policy. Britain aimed at forming a class of Indians who would serve as agents between the British authorities and Indians. The British colonialists in India had tried their best to establish hegemony over the people by using various methods. Here education played a crucial role. The period 1813 to 1854 witnessed some groundbreaking educational policies and decisions initiated by the English East India Company and later by the British Crown. These policies were mainly concentrated on encouraging Western education, particularly English language and literature as a measure to control the conquered people. The period saw the founding of some acclaimed institutions like Calcutta Madrasa, Sanskrit College and Hindu College. These institutions played a very crucial role in shaping the educational landscape of colonial India. Though these policies received great hype from the colonial authorities, it also invited severe criticism from various corners. The critiques primarily focused on the Eurocentric approach and neglect of traditional Indian education systems. Mostly, the period of 1813-54 marked a noticeable shift in the educational system of India, laying the foundations for future developments in the field. This paper examines the intricate relationship between colonialism and English education in India. It also highlights the ways in which British colonial rule shaped India’s educational landscape.
Keywords Colonialism, Indigenous Education, English Education, Charter Act- 1813, Macaulay’s Minute, Wood’s Dispatch, Oriental Occidental Conflict
Field Sociology > Archaeology / History
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On 2025-04-26
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.42786
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9gvkq
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