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Socio-Religious Reforms: A Historical Perspective (19th and 20th centuries)

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Socio-Religious Reforms: A Historical Perspective (19th and 20th centuries) Introduction Socio-religious reforms have been one of the fundamental shaping forces in societies. They mostly arise to replace social injustice, religious dogma, and those customary cultural practices that have become old-fashioned and oppressive. This essay looks at the various socio-religious reforms across cultures and time, tracing … Read more

Empowering Minds: The Bold Vision of the Hunter Education Commission 1882-83

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Empowering Minds: The Bold Vision of the Hunter Education Commission 1882-83 The Hunter Education Commission was established in 1882 and concluded its work in 1883. As it suggests, the commission played an extremely significant role in the education policies of British India. It came into existence when there were immense social, political, and educational reforms … Read more

Forging a New Path: Wood’s Visionary Dispatch of 1854

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Forging a New Path: Wood’s Visionary Dispatch of 1854 Introduction Wood’s Dispatch, adopted in 1854 by Sir Charles Wood, then President of the Board of Control for India, is a landmark in the history of British education in India. The Wood’s Dispatch was a response to an increasingly needed structure of the educational system for … Read more

The Charter Act: A Bold Step Toward Justice and Reform (1400 Words)

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The Charter Act: A Bold Step Toward Justice and Reform (1400 Words) Charter Acts constituted a long series of legislative measures passed through the British Parliament to regulate the affairs of East India Company (EIC) and British administration in India. These marks the milestones by which not only the working of the Company itself was … Read more