Question

Describe what led the setting up of Calcutta Madrasa

Answer 1

To promote Islamic studies

Answer 2

Calcutta Madrasa was established to facilitate the studies of Islamic, Persian, and Arabic law. It also intended to focus on oriental learning and retaining the ancient practices of the country under the British rule. The institute was set up in October 1780 by the then Governor General Warren Hastings at Baithakkhana near Sealdah located in Calcutta. In 1827, It shifted to its present base at Wellesley Square.