EXPLORING INDIGENOUS EDUCATION IN COLONIAL INDIA: A HISTORICAL ANALYSIS

Abstract: This study examines the historical development and influence of indigenous educational institutions in colonial India, with a specific emphasis on the Bengal Presidency and the North-Western Provinces from the late 18th to the early 19th century. The text delves into the complex interplay between indigenous educational methods, colonial interventions, and social changes. The research examines primary materials and academic discussions to emphasise the intricate interaction between cultural, social, and political influences that shaped education in colonial India. The main focal points include the significance of indigenous establishments in disseminating knowledge, the consequences of colonial policies on indigenous education, and the conflicts arising from the clash between traditional customs and imperial endeavours towards modernization. This study highlights the need of comprehending indigenous educational systems as an essential part of the socio-cultural structure of colonial India. It also sheds light on the lasting impacts of colonial interventions on educational environments.