Report of the General Committee of Public Instruction of the Presidency of Fort William in Bengal 18

This is a report by the General Committee of Public Instruction of the Presidency of Fort William in Bengal, covering the years 1836, 1839, and 1840. It provides insights into the state of education and the policies implemented during the British colonial period in India. The report offers valuable primary source material for understanding the development of educational institutions and the impact of British rule on the intellectual and social landscape of Bengal.

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