English language press didnot grow in india till quite late . Explain
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India had a very rich and old tradition of handwritten manuscripts in sanskrit, arabic, persian and other vernacular languages.Manuscripts were printed on handmade paper or palm leaves. To ensure preservation they were sewn together or pressed between the wooden covers. In the mid 16th century, the first printing press came to Goa with the Portuguese missionaries. By 1674, about 50 books were printed in konkani language. In 1579, first tamil book was printed and in 1713, first malayalam book was printed.The english language press did not grow in India till quite late. A number of newspapers and journals aapeared in prints by the close of 18th century.Weekly Bengal Gazette was the first to appear.
Explanation:
English language press did not grow in India till quite late as India had a very rich old tradition of handwritten manuscripts. Manuscripts were still popular even after the introduction of print, down to the late nineteenth century. Also, people in India weren't familiar with English language so even if English press would continue printing, almost Indians would not be able to read.
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