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Question
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
What was the significance of the Charter Act of 1813 in the context of British educational policy in India?
Solution
The Charter Act of 1813 directed the Company to spend 1 lakh rupees on the education of Indians. This was the first step taken by the British rulers towards the encouragement of the study of literature and science in India. The Charter Act, however, did not lay down any specific guidelines.
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