Routledge English Education in India, 1715-1835 History Book

Explore the foundational period of English education in India with this detailed historical study from Routledge. This book identifies and describes the initial stage of how English instruction began to grow within the subcontinent between 1715 and 1835. The text focuses on the early establishment of charity schools, asylums, and orphanages. These institutions were opened under the Church of England to provide religious instruction, training, and care for half-caste or mixed-race children, who were the offspring of Protestant fathers and Indian women. Readers will gain insight into how the half-caste community and missionaries influenced the increasing Indian demand for English education and professional employment opportunities. It provides a look at the early scenarios that shaped the educational landscape before later historical shifts occurred. This work is an essential resource for those studying the social and cultural history of colonial India and the origins of its modern educational systems.