Orientalism
englishmen considered themselves trustee of india
William Jones studied Indian cultures
proposed EU & IN langs of same family
thus elevating status of Indian civilization to the west
Local institutions set up
Calcutta Madrasa 1781
Asiatic Society of Bengal 1784
Sanskrit College, Banaras 1791
Warren Hastings adopted orientalist policies
rule india the india way (indian laws and customs)
evolved the Rhetoric of Love
Authoritarianism
Study of Indian scriptures strengthened the realization that past was glorious, present degenerated, thus only Brits authority can impose civilized culture on Indians
Cornwallis was authoritarian
imposed Brit policies and administrative culture
increase after 1857 Revolt
Liberalism
theme was that British have conquered India through acts of sins and now it is time to transition to motto “civilise and not conquer”
Macaulay was a liberal
Utilitarianism
civilise via good laws and good government with focus on maximising the good for the majority
india’s glorious past a myth, whats needed was an effective schoolmaster i.e. good government, good laws
Evangelism
christianity is path to civilisation
Charter Act 1813 allowed unrestricted entry of missionaries in india