Q.5 Analyze the impact of Western education and European scholarship on Indian society during the 19th century.

Ans:

  • European scholars like William Jones, Max Muller etc. after studying Indian history religion and literature, declared Indian

civilization as the greatest civilization in the world.

  • The Asiatic Society of Bengal undertook the mission to translate many ancient Indian scriptures into English language.
  • A feeling of self-respect and self pride was evoked among the Indians with this knowledge of a proud past.
  • Spread of western culture filled the Indians with doubt.
  • They made efforts to save India from the influence of the western culture. Social reformers encouraged Indians to maintain faith in Indian religion and culture and tried to end the conventions that had come in the past.
Source: RBSE 12th Class- History: Chapter-6: Page Number : 136
Extra Info : Characteristics of westernisation included by Srinivas: HumanitarianismEqualitarianismSecularisation

Characteristics of westernisation included by Srinivas:

  1. Humanitarianism
  2. Equalitarianism
  3. Secularisation

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