how was the Indian school system during the pre-British era different from the one that the British introduction?
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Before the British, India had its own educational systems like the Gurukulas and the Madrassas. The East India Company, during their first 60 years of rule didn't care much for the education of those they ruled in India.
Male education in India commenced under the supervision of a guru in traditional schools called gurukuls. The gurukuls were supported by public donations and were one of the earliest forms of public school offices. However, these Gurukuls catered only to the Upper castes of the Indian society and the overwhelming masses were denied any formal education.
While madrassas were Muslim schools which were often part of the mosque.
In 19th century India “English education” meant “modern education”. Most taught a curriculum similar to public schools. Britain at the time through English was a medium of instruction, especially those sponsored by missionaries. Some taught the curriculum through vernacular languages with English as a second language.
British education became solidified in India as missionary schools were established during the 1820s.
Macaulay succeeded in replacing Persian with English, as the administrative language, the use of English as the medium of instruction, and the training of English-speaking Indians as teachers, through the English Education Act 1835. He was inspired by utilitarian ideas and called for "useful learning."