Introduction,
In India, the roots of education can be traced back to ancient times, where
knowledge was highly valued and imparted through traditional methods. Over the
centuries, the Indian education system has evolved, adapting to various
influences and shaping the nation's intellectual and cultural landscape. This
blog explores the fascinating history of the Indian education system
Ancient era,
For the rest of the world, it is said that those countries learned
civilization with time, after that they started learning about farming and
animal husbandry etc. and then they came to know about education. The
special thing here is that the eyes of the world had learned all these things
from India. India is thousands of years old from time immemorial and its
complete history is found in archeologists book. This one thing has to
be proved that education comes first in Indian civilization and its proof is
also in Nalanda and Takshashila University of ancient India.
And it is also used by old educational institutions. Indian education
system is divided into different categories on the basis of equality.
You must have heard that the world's oldest university was established in
ancient India and the history of education in India is also old. Reading
old books, it is known that, India's educational heritage can be traced back
to ancient times, where knowledge was primarily transmitted through oral
traditions. Gurukuls, or traditional residential schools, were the centers of
learning. Students lived with the gurus (teachers) and imbibed knowledge
through close personal interaction. Subjects such as mathematics, astronomy,
philosophy, and languages were taught, along with moral values and life
skills.
Ashrams in ancient times
This ashram is located far away from any crowded area or in a village, a city
inside a forest. The education system called Vedic education system. The
beginning of education used to start with some religious ceremony. Which
was called Upanayana. And this is about the time when everyone had the
right to get education without any hindrance.
But later there was a change in education and change with time and a time also
came when people started giving education on the basis of their caste. This
education system remained in India for a long time, but when the Maurya Empire
came in India in 321 BC, then again changes started in the Indian education
system. During the Maurya rule, urbanization had started in India and
trade centers started to be built in India. Chanakya, Charak and Sushrut
also born during this period.
Nalanda university
Buddhist and Jain Period:
After, the Gupta Empire started, during this time India's education system
was consolidated and big universities were built.
Around the 6th century BCE, Buddhism and Jainism emerged as major religions
in India, which had a profound impact on education. Monastic universities,
such as Nalanda and Takshashila, became renowned centers of learning. These
universities attracted scholars from various parts of the world and offered
advanced studies in subjects like medicine, mathematics, and
philosophy.
It was a returned university of the pure world where all subjects were
taught. This was the time when India had become an education hub all
over the world and many students from China, Russia and Central Asia used to
come to study in the university.
Takshashila university
Medieval Period:
With the arrival of Islamic rule in the 12th century CE, the Indian
education system underwent significant changes. Madrasas, Islamic educational
institutions, were established, focusing on subjects like theology, law, and
philosophy. Meanwhile, the traditional system of education continued to
flourish, primarily serving the Hindu population.
And till the 18th century almost the same education system remained, but
also the education system of Gurukul and Ashram was running in the village
area of India.
British Colonial Rule:
The 18th century marked the beginning of British colonial rule in India,
which profoundly impacted the education system. The British introduced a
Western-style education system with the objective of creating a class of
Indians who could assist in the administration of the British Empire. English
was promoted as the medium of instruction, and subjects like science,
mathematics, and history were emphasized.
The British made their education system the Modern Education System in India's
education system.
First of all, the English Education Act 325 was implemented in the year 1835
by Britishers and it changed the face of the entire education system.
Britishers did not want skilled person they want a Clerk who do not ask
anything thing just do what Britishers told them and hence they made changes
in the education system.
As in the old Gurukul's education system, when the guru or teacher had to give
an assignment, the guru used to tell us about the question, just a question
was given, a problem was given and the answer was given by his own ability by
the students. But the British did not do this that they give questions and
answers as well, you just have to read ,learn and remember all these questions
and their answers and write them on the exam paper. Now you tell that this is
a test of your skill or your memory power.
Means, the more one remembers in 3 hours, the more marks you will
get. Later Britishers brought some changes like in medieval times only
men used to go to study, women did not go to study but Britishers changed the
situation and arranged education for girls also but still the education system
was making students who did not skilled.
Even after independence, not much has changed in the education system. The
education in India today is largely based on the head tech education system
created by the British. Lightly, the Government of India has made some
changes, like nowadays schools and universities teach skills to children.
The government took the initiative to make education accessible to all through the introduction of free and compulsory education. The Right to Education Act, passed in 2009, further strengthened this commitment, ensuring education as a fundamental right for children aged 6-14.
Conclusion:
The history of Indian education system was started from gurukul where we study for life for skills and now we are studying for jobs for money we change a lot. Britishers change our culture, our religion, our education for there benefits and still some people thinks that Britishers give us so many things. But no one talk about how precious thing, our culture is going away from us.
That's it for today, Thank you🙏
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