Question

what did the British government hope to achieve by the introduction of western education

Answer 1

They introduced western education in India for their benefit. Their main ambition was to employ educated Indians at very low salaries. This way they got alot of benefactors. Their administration would get more  improved and many more advantages.

Answer 2

Answer:The British Government hoped that English would enable a class of people in the society who would be 'well-versed' in English Education, taste an opinion of the western education. English would become the most important language in the ruling class. It would later become the language of commerce.