Question

Why did William Jones feel the need to study Indian history, philosophy and law?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

William Jones felt the need to study Indian history philosophy and law as this will not help the british learn from Indian culture, but it would also help Indian rediscover their own heritage and understand the lost glories of their past. In this process the British would have become the guardians of Indian culture as well as the it masters.