Answer The Following Questions In Brief.[5 Marks Each]

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What were the differences between the Orientalists and the Anglicists?

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Orientalists	Anglicists
The Orientalists had a deep knowledge about the languages and culture of Asia. They favoured the development of Sanskrit and Persian language in India.	Anglicists preferred English language and urged that English should be the medium of instruction in the educational institutions.
The Orientalists tried to set-up such institutions that encouraged the study of ancient Indian texts,	Anglicists like TB Macaulay urged that the British Government in India stop promoting Oriental institutions.
The Orientalists translated many Sanskrit and Persian texts into English, set-up the Asiatic Society and started a journal called Asiatick Researches.	Anglicists like Macaulay emphasised that teaching of English could be a way of civilising people, changing their tastes, values and culture.
Orientalists argued that the study of Eastern languages and cultures will also help British administrators to understand India better and govern it more effectively	Anglicisis argued that the teaching at English will help to spread British values and culture in India.

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