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The Impact of British Educational Reforms on the Political Aspirations of Indian Elites

Author(s) Dr. DINAKARAN V, Dr. KUMARAN P, Dr. NAGESWARI S.M.
Country India
Abstract The transforming role of British educational reforms in the configuration of the political aspirations of the Indian elites during the colonial period is significant. While they are designed to create a class of administrative intermediaries, these reforms inadvertently encouraged political awareness among educated Indians. This study examines key educational policies, the emergence of an educated elite and its influence on the development of nationalist movements, ultimately contributing to the struggle of India for Independence.
The deep Impact of British educational reforms on the political aspirations of the Indian elites during the colonial period is remarkable. Enter through key policies such as the Law of the Charter of 1813 and Macaulay’s minute of 1835, British education aimed to create a competent class of Indians in administrative roles. However, it inadvertently encouraged political awareness, shaping the ideological framework of the Indian nationalist movement. This study explores the evolution of the Indian elite, including influential figures such as Ram Mohan Roy, Dadabhai Naoroji and Gopal Krishna Gokhale, whose exposure to Western political thought promoted the demands of constitutional reforms and self-government. Through an analysis of educational policies, key political movements and the double role of colonial education, this paper highlights the British reforms, not only facilitated colonial administration, but also involuntarily sowed the seeds of India’s struggle for independence and the findings underline the legacy of British education in the configuration of modern Indian political identity and governance structures.
Keywords Education, British Reforms, Political Aspirations, Indian Elites.
Field Sociology > Archaeology / History
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On 2025-04-18
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