Question

Explain how print media and newspaper became agencies of relegious reform and public debate in india during early 19th century

Answer 1

The advancement of Newspapers in India is with the presentation of 'Bengal Gazette' began by James Augustus Hicky in 1780 from Calcutta as a week by week two sheet paper. This Newspaper prepared for Indian flexibility battle and the battle against the social shades of malice in India by the method for progressive and edifying works.

The prime thought processes to begin the Newspapers in Indian languages were to advance the sentiment patriotism and to support social changes.

Later with the expansion in the proficiency rate, the blast in the printing innovation and approach of publicizing patterns, the Print Media industry flourished. In the 1950s around 214 Newspapers were there, the quantity of which expanded to 2,856 of in 1990s, 35,595 by 1993, and the number came to 46,655 in 1999 with 5,157 day by day daily papers.

Answer 2

Religious issues and changes became highly debated in the colonial society in the early 19th century. These debates took place through print and public. People resorted to the print medium and newspapers to spread the news far and wide. New ideas sprung up as more and more people started actively reading about controversies between religious and social reformers.

Some topics that were discussed or create controversies were idolatry, widow immolation, change of Muslim laws and downfall of Muslim dynasties to mention a few.