WBBSE Chapter 3 Salient Points Introduction
Cornwallis Code:
The Coe of Cornwallis was introduced in May 1793. In this case, Lor Cornwallis complies with and systematizes the laws. He made this code, particularly to increase the honesty, skill, and discipline of the government employees and so it was mandatory for all government employees.
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The Thugees:
During Lor Bentinck’s reign, the common people were greatly troubled by the criminal activities of a group of bandits called the Thugs or Thugees. Their main areas of operation were Delhi, Hyderabad, Ayohya, Rajputana and Bunelkhan. These thugees were finally suppressed by General Sleeman under the instructions of Lor Bentinck,
Haileybury College:
The British youths who were newly recruited into the Indian Civil Service were completely ignorant of the Indian languages, society, principles, and traditions.
However, this knowledge was very necessary for them to work among the Indians. Therefore, Haileybury College was established in England in order to train these youths.
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William Jones:
The Company adopted a new educational policy during Warren Hastings’ tenure. A number of English schools and colleges as well as research centres were established as a part of the policy.
So William Jones set up the Asiatic Society in Kolkata in 1784. This society took the initiative of translating ancient Indian literature into English.
Jones felt that it would help in bringing about a better understanding between the educated Indians and the British people.
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William Carey:
William Carey was a Baptist Missionary as well as the Hea of the Bengali department of Fort William College. He wrote two books ‘Kathopakathan’ (1801) and ‘Itihas Mala’ (1812) in Bengali and also introduced a Bengali newspaper named ‘Samachar Area in Sreerampur.
He translates the Indian epics into English and also translates a part of the Bible into various Indian languages. He also wrote and published the Bengali grammar book written by Nathaniel Halhe.
While preaching Christianity, Carey also played a vital role in removing the ignorance of the Indians. He was the first Christian missionary to participate in the anti-Sati movement.
Panchasala System:
Warren Hastings restructured the revenue system of Bengal in 1772 and also abolished the dual government system during his Governor Generalship.
He toured Naia district as the Hea of the Mobile Committee in June 1772 and introduced a new revenue system which is known as the Panchasala or Ijaraari system. This was a system under which land was leased out for five years.
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Baptist missionaries:
The Christian missionaries made a notable contribution to the spread of Western education in India. They set up educational institutions in different parts of India basically to spread Christianity but this indirectly helped in the spread of Western education.
Versions of the Bible in different Indian languages were published. About 10,000 students in India got the opportunity to receive Western education in about 126 schools.
Judicial Murer:
Maharaja Nana Kumar was hanged on the false allegation by the order of Elijah Impey, the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. This incident is referred to as ‘Judicial murder.