GASB15H3 Lecture Notes - Mulk Raj Anand, English Education Act 1835, Westport, Connecticut
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South asian novelists in english, an a-z guide, edited by jaina c. sanga, 2003, 1813, in the charter act, the east india company took a responsibility for native education. William bentick s english education act made the study of english mandatory in. 1857, the british crown took over the company and formally patterned the indian. There was dissent from these actions stifling/restricting indian learning/culture. Ram mohan roy (1772 1833) sought to make reforms in religion, society, and education. Often referred to as the father of modern india . Advocated the study of english in india wanted intellectual exchange. Bankim chandra chatterjee s rajmohan s wife (1864) is generally regarded as the first indian english novel. Chatterjee was born in bengal (1838 1894) One of first graduates from the university of calcutta. Deputy magistrate and deputy collector in the government of the british india government. Three major indian novelists, regarded as the gurus of the indian english novel.
